School Bus Driver

Employer

Third Schools

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts
• 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
• Administer first aid in emergency situations
• Monitor and report student progress to classroom teacher

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers)
• School Bus Endorsement
• Driver's Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Type of experience

School bus driver

Transportation/travel experience

Local

Experience with special needs children

Children with a mental health disability

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Child welfare check
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Driver's abstract
• Travel expenses not paid by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Workplace information

On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance