School bus driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Will train

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems
• 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
• Professionalism in customer service
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Follow directions and read map

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)
• School Bus Endorsement

Experience and specialization

Transportation/travel experience

• Local

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Driver’s abstract
• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Travel insurance