Casual School Bus Driver

Job summary

Safely transport students to school activities, field trips, and travel-related airport pickups and drop-offs while following school and government safety requirements. Inspect, clean, and report maintenance concerns for school vehicles, and communicate with the transportation team as needed.

Job details

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Enjoy working with students of all ages and backgrounds and are multi-skilled individuals? This may be the opportunity for you! We are currently looking for someone whose main role during the school year is to drive for after- school activities and student departures/arrivals What we Offer Hours of work: Monday-Friday generally 3:00pm to 6:00pm with the exception of picking up and dropping off students from the airport during travel periods. Potential for hours during the day dependent on appointments/field trips Please note, this position will not be given hours over winter break, spring break and summer holidays as school is not in session On the job training $30.00 per hour plus 4% in lieu Potential to participate in other areas such as coaching and driving for sports teams The duties and responsibilities of driving and maintenance in this role may include, but are not limited to, Safely drive students to various school activities and field trips as needed. Perform Pre-trip and Post-trip inspection reports, reporting to Transportation Supervisor when concerns arise. Comply with all school and government regulations, laws and policies and good safety practices. Regular communication with Transportation Team and attend meetings as required. Checking the condition of all Brookes vehicles and report any issues to maintenance. Maintain your class 4 drivers license and drive Brookes vehicles as needed. Thorough weekly cleaning of all Brookes vehicles (6 in total) and daily cleaning upkeep of vehicles. The Ideal Candidate Has The Following Skills And Attributes Ability to lift items up to 50 lbs. Able to perform manual tasks and physical demands as required within the duties such as periods of standing, assisting with luggage, lifting, bending, and twisting Motivated and takes pleasure in doing well on the job Punctual, reliable and versatile Positive with a caring attitude Can work cooperatively and with minimal supervision Communicates clearly and respectfully with parents, school staff, students and the general public in a courteous, professional manner Flexible and adaptable to changing deadlines and priorities Trustworthy and maintain confidentiality. Qualifications And Requirements Required to complete and successfully pass a Ministry Criminal Record check for working with vulnerable adults and children. Must hold a current BC Class 4 or Class 2 Driver's License. Required to provide an annual driver's abstract. Standard First Aid with CPR (C) an asset (if you do not have this, you will be required to take this upon acceptance of the job). WHMIS certification is an If you would like to be part of our team, please forward your cover letter and resume to careers@westshore.brookes.org. We appreciate all those interested but only those applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Safely transport students to school activities, field trips, and travel-related airport pickups and drop-offs while following school and government safety requirements. Inspect, clean, and report maintenance concerns for school vehicles, and communicate with the transportation team as needed.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current BC Class 4 or Class 2 driver's license, provide an annual driver's abstract, and pass a criminal record check for work with vulnerable adults and children. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform related manual tasks; Standard First Aid with CPR (C) is an asset, and WHMIS certification is mentioned.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• punctuality · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Safe Driving
• Vehicle Inspections
• Vehicle Cleaning And Maintenance
• Student Transportation
• Communication
• Punctuality
• Reliability
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality
• Physical Stamina
• Cooperation
• First Aid

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Security & Safety

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