Permanent Bus Driver - Balgonie
- Balgonie, SK, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Purpose: Bus Driver is responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation to and from school and school-related activities, working as part of a team to contribute to the growth and development of children and youth.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Application Procedure
Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Ability to safely and confidently operate a school bus
- Good working knowledge of The Highway and Transportation Act and The Traffic Safety Act
- Good working knowledge of the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook and Saskatchewan Commercial Driver's Handbook
- Good understanding of, and ability to apply, a range of student behaviour strategies focused on positive reinforcement of desired behaviour
- Demonstrated patience, maturity and experience working with children
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must hold and maintain a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License
- Must hold a valid School Bus Endorsement
- training is available for non-licensed school bus drivers
- Clear driver's abstract, with no major infractions
- A current Driver's Abstract from SGI detailing all (personal and commercial) driving records for the last 5 years must be submitted with your application
- A copy of the abstract can be:
- uploaded to your online application,
- emailed to transportation@pvsd.ca or
- faxed to 306-543-1771.
- Satisfactory medical examinations in accordance with The Highway Traffic Act
- First Aid Certification or be willing to obtain one at Prairie Valley School Division's expense.
- Full time bus routes are paid at $58.63 per day plus a per km rate calculated at $0.23/km
- The mileage for all routes will be paid at least at the minimum of 90 kms for a total of $79.33 per day
- 100% employer paid health benefits plan
- Employer matched pension plan
- Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
- Commencing as soon as possible
- Working in varied climates and differing road conditions
- Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.
Application Procedure
- Posting remains open until suitable candidate has been hired. Interested applicants should submit their application online at www.pvsd.ca/careers.
Prairie Valley School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide safe and efficient transportation for students to and from school and related activities. Collaborate with a team to support the growth and development of children and youth.
Requirements
Must possess a valid Saskatchewan Class 1-5 Driver's License with a School Bus Endorsement and a clean 5-year driver's abstract. Requires satisfactory medical examinations and First Aid certification.
Skills
- School Bus Operation
- Student Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Defensive Driving
- First Aid
- Patient Communication
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Health benefits plan
- Employer matched pension plan
- Child accompaniment allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- School Bus Driver
- Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook
- Highway and Transportation Act
- Traffic Safety Act
- Commercial Driver's License
- School Bus Endorsement
- Driver's Abstract
- SGI
- First Aid Certification
- Student Transportation
- Wheelchair Loading