Bus Driver - Route 230 Comp# 92453
About The Position
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools. Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).
- Completion of South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong driving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Courtesy in dealing with students and staff.
- Committed to safety and service.
Responsibilities
- Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, for example: The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures as established from time to time by the Transportation Manager.
- Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to the Board policy and the Motor Carrier Regulations.
- Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and Advises Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.
- Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.
- Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.
- Submits in a timely fashion, any necessary driver records and reports, for example: Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Report forms, Student Information Sheets, and National Safety Code – Daily Log.
- Hours may change due to overnight resting spot. For permanent positions, a new time and meterage must be completed within one week of starting the route.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
