Bus Driver - Pilot Butte

Position: Permanent Bus Driver - Pilot Butte
Location: Pilot Butte

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

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

Qualifications

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

faxed to .

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.

Working Conditions

Full time bus routes are paid at daily base rate of $58.63 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.23/km

The mileage for this route ispaid 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

Working in varied climates and differing road conditions

Physical ability to load and unload students in wheelchairs may be required.