On-call School Bus Driver - Vancouver, Canada - York House School

York House School

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Working at York House School

York House School is a vibrant and close-knit school community where people feel valued, engaged, and connected to the school.

All staff contribute towards empowering our students to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies to succeed in the world beyond our doors.

On our path to creating a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable future, we share the belief that individuals have inherent rights and deserve to be respected for who they are; that every member of our community belongs here and feels included; that we must treat others with dignity and expect the same in return.

About this Role

We seek a School Bus Driver with a valid Class 4 driver's license and with experience driving a School Bus and working with children.

The bus driver is responsible for transporting children from school to home, home to school, or for activities or events.

The Facilities department oversees the bus driving function.

Responsibilities:

Vehicle inspection per Transport Canada guidelines

Fueling and cleaning of the 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 mechanically-sound 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, oil and other basic maintenance

Assist students with getting on and off the bus when required

Before stopping, operate the stop sign and flashing lights on the 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 seats at all times

Inform the Director of Facilities of unruly children

Follow safety procedures to make sure they and all kids 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 the police during an emergency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

High school diploma or GED preferred

Current and valid Bus driving license class 4

Clean drivers abstract

Previous bus driving experience required

Demonstrated safety record and knowledge of safe procedures

Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.

Able to work a variable schedule as needed

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

About York House School