Bus Driver; Casual

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of children - helping them start and end their school day with safety, consistency and a friendly face they can count on? Do you have a passion for safety and reliability? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of School Bus Driver with Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools.

Working with a dynamic team, you will operate a school bus in accordance to the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations and School District Policy, to transport students and staff within the district and on field trips.

Assignments: Casual and temporary work, leading to regular assignments. day shift - split shifts, and charter work, Monday - Friday. Must be available for casual callouts, at times with short notice.

Wage: $31.54 per hour with an additional 10.8% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.

• Operates a school bus as per the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act and National Safety Code regulations to transport students.
• Conducts pre-trip vehicle inspection and reports vehicle defects and problems.
• Suggests changes to vehicles and routes to ensure safe and efficient operating conditions.
• Maintains discipline of all passengers travelling in the school bus as per School Board policy and regulations.
• Assists students or staff in loading and unloading, using appropriate restraining techniques, lifts and related equipment.
• Administers survival first aid to bus passengers as required.
• Troubleshoots emergent on-road, minor mechanical problems, fuels and cleans buses, installs tire chains and adds oil and water.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Grade 11 education or equivalent
• Valid B.C. class 1 or 2 driver's license with an air brake endorsement
• Previous bus driving experience preferred
• Previous experience working with children an asset
• Clean driver abstract
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Physical capability to perform the job duties

Please submit your application by clicking the apply button next to the job details.

Applications should include a Cover letter, detailed personal Resume and a current Driver Abstract, and/or any applicable transcripts, certificates or licenses.

Please note:

Shortlisting and interviewing will be conducted on an ongoing basis while the posting is open.