Bus Driver - Route 122 Comp# 90324

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

Route # 122                5 hrs/day        South Queens sub-system

1st AM Run:  Transporting students to Dr JC Wickire, SQMS & LRHS

Serving areas:  East Berlin Rd, Eastern Shore Rd, Brooklyn Shore Rd & Hwy 3

1st PM Run:  Transporting students from Dr JC Wickwire, SQMS & LRHS

Serving areas:  Hwy 3, Brooklyn Shore Rd, Eastern Shore Rd & East Berlin Rd

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).


• Completion of South Shore Regional School Board bus driver training course or equivalent.


• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.


• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics:

• Strong driving skills.


• Effective communication skills.


• Courtesy in dealing with students and staff.


• Committed to safety and service.

Task Dimensions:

Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, for example:

• The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Board Policy and internal procedures as established from time to time by the Transportation Manager.


• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to the Board policy and the Motor Carrier Regulations.


• Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and Advises Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.

Ensures his/her bus is well maintained, for example:

• Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.


• Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.

Submits in a timely fashion, any necessary driver records and reports, for example:

• Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Report forms, Student Information Sheets, and National Safety Code – Daily Log.


• Hours may change due to overnight resting spot‎. ‎For permanent positions, a new time and meterage must be completed within one week of starting the route.‎

First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.

TO APPLY: 

External Applicants can:

• Complete an online resume/profile

Internal CUPE Members

• Apply online or 


• FAX resume with competition # to 902-541-3012 or 


• Drop off resume with competition # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater, NS B4V 0A2

BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education requires all newly hired employees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. We will accept checks completed within the last 3 months. 

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.  Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.