About the role
Location: Transportation
Position: Bus Driver
Assignment Type: Temporary
Hours: up to 30 hours per week
Current Shift: This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday when school is in session, 10 months per year while school is in session**.** THERE ARE NO GUARANTEED HOURS**.**
Pay Rate:$27.18
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
Bus Driver
SUMMARY
Under limited direction of the Transportation Manager operates a school bus to transport students in accordance with District Bus Drivers' Manual**,** NSC Safety Manualand School District Policy.
DUTIES
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Transports students to and from school in accordance with routes and schedules
-
Directs, monitors and disciplines students and ensures compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures
-
Consults with parents, teachers and school administration regarding student behaviour and discipline
-
Monitors and uses two-way radio
-
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code and CVSE guidelines
-
Transports students on local, out-of-town and overnight field trips as requested by the School Board
-
Regularly fuels vehicle using diesel
-
Reports defects to vehicle maintenance personnel, assists in assessing maintenance problems and performs minor running maintenance and emergency repairs when required
-
Ensures the safe loading, riding and unloading of students with special needs and students prone to violent behaviour
-
Consults with the Transportation Manager regarding bus routes, passengers, discipline problems and traffic violation reports
-
Cleans and disinfects interior and exterior of school bus
-
Instructs students in Kindergarten-Grade 2 Bus Safety Program
-
Provides orientation to temporary bus drivers
-
Provides emergency first aid
-
Secures bus and activates Physical Plant security system and access gates
-
Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the
job description.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Grade 10
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Minimum two years professional driving experience
-
Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
-
Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
-
Successful completion of District Bus Driver Examination
-
Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Transportation Regulations
-
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Knowledge of motor mechanics
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training
About the role
Location: Transportation
Position: Bus Driver
Assignment Type: Temporary
Hours: up to 30 hours per week
Current Shift: This is an ON-CALL position working on an as-needed basis up to 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday when school is in session, 10 months per year while school is in session**.** THERE ARE NO GUARANTEED HOURS**.**
Pay Rate:$27.18
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
Bus Driver
SUMMARY
Under limited direction of the Transportation Manager operates a school bus to transport students in accordance with District Bus Drivers' Manual**,** NSC Safety Manualand School District Policy.
DUTIES
-
Transports students to and from school in accordance with routes and schedules
-
Directs, monitors and disciplines students and ensures compliance with safe loading, riding and unloading procedures
-
Consults with parents, teachers and school administration regarding student behaviour and discipline
-
Monitors and uses two-way radio
-
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections in accordance with B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code and CVSE guidelines
-
Transports students on local, out-of-town and overnight field trips as requested by the School Board
-
Regularly fuels vehicle using diesel
-
Reports defects to vehicle maintenance personnel, assists in assessing maintenance problems and performs minor running maintenance and emergency repairs when required
-
Ensures the safe loading, riding and unloading of students with special needs and students prone to violent behaviour
-
Consults with the Transportation Manager regarding bus routes, passengers, discipline problems and traffic violation reports
-
Cleans and disinfects interior and exterior of school bus
-
Instructs students in Kindergarten-Grade 2 Bus Safety Program
-
Provides orientation to temporary bus drivers
-
Provides emergency first aid
-
Secures bus and activates Physical Plant security system and access gates
-
Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the
job description.
QUALIFICATIONS
-
Grade 10
-
Minimum two years professional driving experience
-
Valid B.C. Class 2 Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement
-
Level One First Aid and CPR Certificate
-
Successful completion of District Bus Driver Examination
-
Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Transportation Regulations
-
Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
DESIRABLE SKILLS
- Knowledge of motor mechanics
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training