School Bus Driver - Vancouver, Canada - Stratford Hall IB World School

Description

Introduction
Founded in 2000, Stratford Hall is located in the heart of East Vancouver.

An innovative International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, serving students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Stratford Hall has grown steadily under the care of inspiring leaders and talented and thoughtful teachers and support staff.

The school's graduates have matriculated to outstanding post-secondary institutions in Canada, the United States, and abroad.


Position Overview
Stratford Hall provides transportation to students on three morning and afternoon bus routes. The school is currently seeking a bus driver for a morning route in Burnaby. Routes are Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 9:00am on all days school is in session.


Duties and Responsibilities

• Vehicle inspection per Transport Canada guidelines
• Fueling and cleaning of fleet; ensure vehicles are cleaned and hygienic
• Transport children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons and as required to and from school to attend events or activities
• Verify permissions for children who ride home with friends
• Maintain a clean and mechanicallysound bus at all times
• Obey all traffic laws
• Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route; such as checking the bus tires, lights, and oil and other basic maintenance
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required
• Before stopping, operate stop sign and flashing lights on bus to alert traffic
• Pick up and drop off kids at designated locations
• Follow a planned route on a time schedule
• Help disabled children get on and off the bus
• Ensure children stay in their assigned seat at all times
• Inform Facilities of unruly children
• Follow safety procedures to make sure children are safe
• Keep passengers informed of possible delays
• Listen to alerts about bad weather
• Carefully navigate roads and watch for ice, debris, or slippery spots
• Report accidents immediately
• Call police during an emergency

Qualities

• Patient and a keen listener
• Work collaboratively with effective communication within the Facilities department
• Demonstrated polite and respectful interactions with all school community members
• English language comprehension level for effective verbal and written communication

Qualifications

Must have experience driving students

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Current and valid Bus driving license class
• Previous bus driving experience required
• Demonstrated safety record and knowledge of safe procedures
• On call occasionally to respond to needs of school and / or for emergencies
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work a variable schedule as needed

Application Procedure
All interested applicants must forward a resume, current driver's abstract and driver factor report, attention Facilities Manager.


Job Type:
Part-time


Salary:
$27.00 per hour


Job Type:
Permanent


Schedule:
Monday to Friday, No weekends


Location:
Vancouver, BC (preferred)


License:
Drivers License (required)


Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
$27.00 per hour


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Work Location:
One location