Bus Driver ON CALL

Location: Transportation

Position: Bus Driver

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 Manual and 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