Job Description

JOB TITLE

SVNS

BUS DRIVER

QUALIFICATIONS

completion of Grade 12 valid Class II Driver's License valid first aid certificate and CPR training six months of demonstrated successful experience driving buses in all seasons understanding of the BC Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations courses and training in defensive driving or a combination of training and experience an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver's abstract excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience/rapport with students in Grades K - 12 ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion in contacts of a difficult, sensitive or specialized nature Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures physical capability to perform job duties

JOB GOALS/MAIN FUNCTIONS

perform a variety of skilled task driving regular and scheduled bus routes liaises with students, parents, peers and staff members inspection and preventative maintenance on the bus curricular and extra-curricular trips as required

ACCOUNTABLE TO

1. Supervisor of School Transportation

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

drive a school bus in a professional and safe manner on established and scheduled bus routes transporting students safely to and from schools and/or extra-curricular trips perform pre-trip inspections adhere to schedules and safety rules and regulations perform daily safety checks of the vehicle clean the vehicle after morning and afternoon bus trip on a daily basis wash the vehicle, if required report defects and required repairs to the mechanic liaise with students, parents and staff members advise the Manager of Transportation/Working Foreman of road conditions and hazards, as needed brief students quarterly as to bus safety regulations while boarding, travelling in and leaving the bus maintain the appropriate records as required by the Manager of Transportation/Working Foreman cooperate with the school educational staff regarding students in the care of the Board perform all duties with a level of interpersonal skills appropriate to the position maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard may be required to perform other assigned comparable duties which are within the scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required by this class specification

HOURS AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Five days per week following the school calendar


6:30 am - 8:30 am and 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

SALARY

28 - 30 dollars per hour

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Probation: 3 months


Regular: Annually