Spare Bus Driver -TR

Position: Spare Bus Driver (#034-TR)
Individuals with a current Class 5 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License are welcome to apply and training will be provided and paid for by the Division to obtain a School Bus Operator Certificate and a Class 2 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License.

Position Title
Spare Bus Driver (#034-TR) (several positions available)

Classification
Permanent

Supervisor’s Title
Director of Transportation

Department
Transportation Department, 165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg MB R3Y 1G4

Union
CUPE 4588 – Caretakers and Bus Drivers

Job Description
Reviewed January 26, 2024

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Hours of Employment: 6 hours per day (3 piece run)

Wage: $28.11/hour

BASIC FUNCTION:
To ensure the safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school and other school related activities according to the procedures laid down by the Province of Manitoba and the Pembina Trails School Division.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:
The Spare Bus Driver reports to the Director of Transportation. Works in cooperation with the other bus drivers and the office staff in the Transportation Department.

Qualifications

Current Class 1 or 2 Province of Manitoba Driver’s License

Current Manitoba School Bus Driver’s License

An ability to understand the English language (written and spoken)

An excellent driving record as evidenced by a Manitoba Driver’s Abstract

Will be required to pass a practical driving examination as administered by the Director of Transportation

A minimum of one (1) year school bus driving experience an asset

Effective communication skills

Physical abilities as per the attached Physical Demands Analysis

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, provides safe and efficient transportation to students and staff

Carries out duties and acts in accordance with laws, policies, procedures and regulations as laid down by a) The Highway Traffic Act b) The Public Schools Act c) The Manitoba School Bus Driver’s Handbook d) Policies and procedures of the Pembina Trails School Division

Maintains route and route map completely up-to-date and ensures both are in a conspicuous place in the assigned bus

Maintains orderly student conduct in the bus and reports misconduct to the principal or designate of the school

Completes a daily pre-trip inspection of any assigned bus, immediately reports any defects and completes log book entries

Maintains the interior of any assigned vehicle in a clean and sanitary condition. Maintains the exterior as clean as weather conditions permit

Maintains fluid levels in any assigned vehicle and fuels buses as required

Reports all accidents (students or vehicles) at the time of the accident

Conducts “Bus Evacuation” drills

Completes required forms and reports

Attends all driver’s meetings and workshops

Assists other transportation, maintenance or caretaking, personnel as required

Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of charges laid against the driver under the Highway Traffic Act or the Criminal Code of Canada

Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately of any medical condition that would impair the driver’s ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Must learn and use the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Performance Appraisal and Evaluation
Performance appraisal of these position responsibilities shall be conducted by the Transportation Officer based on the approved appraisal guidelines.

Location
Transportation Department, 165 Henlow Bay, Winnipeg MB R3Y 1G4

Salary Range
CUPE 4588 Collective Agreement (available for viewing online)