Bus Driver - Route 301 Comp# 89533
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Job Location:
South Shore, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
South Shore Regional Centre for Education
The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive diverse equitable safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties an area of 5250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools. |
Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups particularly people of African Nova Scotian African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application. |
Competition #: | 89533 |
Position: | Bus Driver - Route 301 |
Reports to: | Coordinator of Transportation |
Employee Group: | CUPE |
Schedule: | 5 hours per day |
Status & Wage: Deadline to Apply: | Permanent position effective September 22 2025 September 16/25 at 11:59pm |
Route # 301 5 hr/day Chester Sub-system
1st AM Run: Transporting students to Aspotogan Elementary Schools
Serving areas: Hwy 329 Deep Cove Rd Upper Blandford Rd & New Harbour Rd
2nd AM Run: Transporting students to CAMS & FHCS
Serving areas: Hwy 329 Upper Blandford Rd & Deep Cove Rd
1st PM Run: Transporting students from Aspotogan Elementary Schools
Serving areas: Hwy 329 East River Point Rd Deep Cove Rd Upper Blandford Rd & New Harbour Rd
2nd PM Run: Transporting students from CAMS & FHCS
Serving areas: Hwy 329 Deep Cove Rd Parkwood Dr New Harbour Rd & Upper Blandford Rd
Qualifications:
- Valid drivers license (class 2B Bus drivers 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 the 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 or
- Drop off resume with competition # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater NS B4V 0A2
BACKGROUND/SECURITY CHECKS:
The South Shore Regional Centre for Educationrequires allnewly hiredemployees to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable SectorCheck 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 drivers license. Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid drivers license.
Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education however only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- School Bus Driving
- Employee Evaluation
- Communication skills
- Interviewing
- Paratransit
- Van Driver
- Bus Driving
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Human Resources
- Motor Coach Experience
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