South Shore Regional Centre for Education

Route # 286 5 hrs/day New Germany Sub-system

1st AM Run: Transporting students to West Northfield Elementary

Serving areas: John Arnold Dr Olive Dr North King St & Highway 10

2nd AM Run: Transporting students to New Germany Rural High

Serving areas: Highway 10 Feeners Corner Rd Northfield Rd & Goose Chase Rd

1st PM Run: Transporting students from West Northfield Elementary

Serving areas: Highway 10 John Arnold Dr Olive Dr & North King St

2nd PM Run: Transporting students from New Germany Elementary & Rural High

Serving areas: Highway 10 Lower Branch Rd Goose Chase Rd Northfield Rd & Feeners Corner 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 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 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.