Bus Driver - Route 249 Comp# 92432

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Hebbville, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) is seeking a Bus Driver for Route 249. SSRCE is committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe, and healthy education to students in Lunenburg and Queens Counties. They actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, African ancestry, and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. This is a permanent position with a schedule of 5 hours per day, effective September 1, 2026.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.
• Ensures the assigned bus is well maintained, including cleaning the 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, such as 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