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We acknowledge that the Abbotsford School District is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Semá:th First Nationand Máthxwi First Nation. With this, we respect the longstanding relationships that Indigenous Nations have to this land, as they are the original caretakers.

Located under an hour from Vancouver, the Abbotsford School District is settled in the heart of the beautiful Fraser Valley and surrounded by spectacular mountain views.

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Every day, in every classroom and office at Abbotsford School District, our employees provide a world-class, innovative educational experience for over 21,000 students. We provide a workplace that fosters creativity, inspires excellence, and challenges everyone to embrace growth.

Working in public education is both challenging and rewarding, but at the Abbotsford School District we truly believe that every one of our employees has the opportunity to help children learn, grow, and succeed.

This position works a morning and afternoon split shift, with routes and shift times varying each day. You will be guaranteed a minimum of 25 hours per week with opportunity to increase hours based on operational requirements. This position is eligible to participate in the extended health benefit and pension plans. You will be paid minimum wage for the training period and will be paid the regular wage upon successful completion of training.

Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, the Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the school bus according to a set daily schedule, and ensuring all passengers are safely transported to and from schools and other destinations within the expected timelines. Passengers include:
Students, Students with Special Needs, Employees and Volunteers. While operating the bus, the bus driver must use their professional judgement to manage student behaviour, maintain order and discipline, reroute around major traffic or accidents, and communicate with dispatch using a 2-way radio to communicate with Dispatch. Professional customer service is required as the bus driver is first response in receiving complaints from students, parents, members of the public, principals and teachers about schedule delays and quality of service.

This requires good communication skills, and a courteous, respectful manner.

In addition, the Bus Driver is responsible for the overall condition and cleanliness of the bus. This includes: conducting pre/post trip, in-service and end-service inspections; logging extra-curricular trip mileage; various maintenance routine inspections; communicating to mechanics any bus issues; and washing/cleaning the interior and exterior of the bus.

The work is self-directed, with exceptions brought to the attention of the Dispatcher or Transportation Supervisor for direction. Duties are completed through a combination of interpersonal skills, technical skills and in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act, BC Professional Drivers’ Manual and the BC Air Brake Manual.

• Operating School Busses to safely transport passengers on designated routes at specific times in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulations and codes, as follows:
  • Carrying out daily pre-trip inspections;
  • Maintaining daily vehicle records;
  • Maintaining cleanliness of vehicles at all times. This includes the washing of exterior and sanitization of the interior of the bus;
  • Reporting all vehicle deficiencies and safety hazards promptly to the Transportation Manager or designate;
  • Maintaining safety standards and report hazardous conditions or situations;
  • Replenishing fuel and oil as required;
  • Communicating…