Bus Driver - Route 286 Comp# 90754

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • New Germany, NS

8d • Onsite

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. This is a Term position, effective immediately, with a schedule of 5 hours per day. The route is #286 in the New Germany Sub-system, involving morning and afternoon runs to transport students to and from West Northfield Elementary, New Germany Rural High, and New Germany Elementary.

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, including The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures.
• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to 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.
• Ensures his/her bus is well maintained, including cleaning 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, including 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed