school bus driver

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
• Ensure children's safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle
• Office management
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 2 / 2F / C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
• School Bus Endorsement
• Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Type of experience

• School bus driver

Transportation / travel experience

• Local

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a mental health disability

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance