Casual Bus Driver

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CASUAL BUS DRIVERS

ON CALL BASIS

START DATE : As soon as possible

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE : Manager of Transportation

DEPARTMENT : Transportation Department

165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg, Mb, R3Y 1G4

POSITION DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION : To ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school and other school related activities according to the procedures as laid down by the Province of Manitoba and the Pembina Trails School Division

WORKING RELATIONSHIP : The Bus Driver reports to the Director of Transportation.

Works in cooperation with the other bus drivers and the office staff in the Transportation Department.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Current Class 2 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License

Current Manitoba School Bus Driver’s License

An ability to understand the English language (written and spoken)

An excellent driving record as evidenced by a Manitoba Driver’s Abstract

Will be required to pass a practical driving examination as administered by the Director of Transportation

A minimum of one (1) year school bus driving experience an asset

Effective communication skills

Physical abilities as per the attached Physical Demands Analysis

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, provides safe and efficient transportation to students and staff

Carries out duties and acts in accordance with laws, policies, procedures and regulations as laid down by :

• a) The Highway Traffic Act
• b) The Public Schools Act
• c) The Manitoba School Bus Driver’s Handbook
• d) Policies and procedures of the Pembina Trails School Division

Maintains route and route map completely up-to-date and ensures both are in a conspicuous place in the assigned bus

Maintains orderly student conduct in the bus and reports misconduct to the principal or designate of the school

Completes a daily pre-trip inspection of any assigned bus, immediately reports any defects and completes log book entries

Maintains the interior of any assigned vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintains the exterior as clean as weather conditions permit

Maintains fluid levels in any assigned vehicle and fuels buses as required

Reports all accidents (students or vehicles) at the time of the accident

Conducts Bus Evacuation drills

Completes required forms and reports

Attends all driver’s meetings and workshops

Assists other transportation, maintenance or caretaking, personnel as required

Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of charges laid against the driver under the Highway Traffic Act or the Criminal Code of Canada

Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of any medical condition that would impair the driver’s ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Must learn and use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND EVALUATION :

Performance appraisal of these position responsibilities shall be conducted by the Transportation Officer based on the approved appraisal guidelines.

The Pembina Trails School Division is a smoke-free environment