Description
Bus Driver - Term
$28.46 per hour
Mission Public Schools is dedicated to providing our students with an educational environment that nurtures the development of an Educated Citizen. Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, Mission is a vibrant and diverse community with over 6200 students and 850 employees. We are committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive educational system for all students in our thirteen urban and rural elementary schools, two middle schools, one secondary school, distributed learning centre, alternative learning centre, and vocational and technical college.
Summary
Reporting to the Transportation Manager and under the direction of the Transportation Foreman, the Bus Driver provides transportation of students. The Bus Driver obeys traffic and safety regulations, while driving in a variety of road and weather conditions. Safety is a primary consideration of the job. Work is generally of a routine nature with established routes, however, additional trips, both within and outside the school district, occur.
Initially assignments are outlined and closely reviewed by the Transportation Manager, but thereafter the Bus Driver works independently while en-route. Work involves a choice of methods or procedures. Unusual circumstances are referred to the Transportation Manager, as well as the School Administrator on matters related to student behaviour. The work has well defined operating procedures, methods and limits established by law, the School Board and departmental policy, including those for dealing with inappropriate student behaviour.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Drives a bus to transport students from designated pick-up and delivery locations, both routine and special (e.g., field trips, sporting events, etc.)
• Conducts daily pre-trip/post-trip inspections of the vehicle, to check the safety of basic mechanical features, as per departmental policy. Maintains vehicle's fluids such as fuel, engine oil, coolant, etc. at the correct levels
• Reports any mechanical problems as soon as possible to supervisor or designate
• Explains to regular passengers basic safety items such as safe operation of windows; and the use/location of emergency exits, fire extinguishers and first aid kit
• Maintains order and adherence to safety rules among students during transport and when boarding and leaving bus, following School District and departmental regulations.
• Assists handicapped or wheelchair-confined students in getting on and off the bus, and secure their seating for transport
• Sweeps the interior of the bus daily and ensure its general tidiness
• Bus washing as directed
• Follows departmental guidelines reports any incident/accident involving bus or students to the Transportation Supervisor as soon as possible
• Completes basic records and reports related to inspections, student behavior, etc.
• Maintains professional, ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Performs other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position
Required Qualifications:
• Secondary school graduation
• Valid BC Class 2 driver’s license with an Air Endorsement with a safe driving record; a driver’s abstract to be provided annually
• Emergency First Aid Ticket
Required Experience:
• A minimum of three (3) months experience in a similar role
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of safe operation and safety precautions to be taken when driving school buses
• Sufficient physical strength to lift materials and equipment, ability to carry out safe working practices including the ability to use appropriate lifting and carrying techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and supervisors
• Ability to work cooperatively with others including transportation department and other school district staff
• Ability to direct students with authority and diplomacy, following departmental procedures, to ensure appropriate and safe behaviour
• Working knowledge of school district operations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
• Previous related experience in driving large multi-passenger vehicles would be an asset
• Previous experience working with groups of children would be an asset
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Given the nature of the work, the bus driver shall not consume alcoholic beverages within 12 Hours prior to driving a bus. Violation could lead to dismissal. Further, the bus driver will ensure that any medication, drugs, etc. that may be taken will not impair driving ability. Consultation with a physician may be necessary for this.
• The bus driver must follow Board Policy regarding Medical Examinations and Eye Tests.
Hours are a split shift (7:00 - 9:00 am) and (2:00 - 4:00 pm).
Note: A clear Criminal Record is required for this position, with a review to be updated every five (5) years. Selected applicants will be required to pass a road test.
