Bus Driver - Transportation Department

Surrey Schools values an inclusive school district, where equity is deeply embedded and diversity welcomed.  We are committed to creating and cultivating diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environments for all applicants, employees, students, and their families.  We work to continuously grow and improve our practices, celebrate our differences, and empower people to promote positive change in our communities.  Our identity, as Surrey Schools, is expressed in the shared values of openness, fairness and tolerance and recognize the importance of diversity of identity and thought.  We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Surrey Schools is the largest school district in BC and the second largest employer in Surrey.  Spread across one of the fastest-growing cities in British Columbia, Surrey Schools provides quality education to over 80,000 students with 124 schools sites and a variety of other learning facilities, offering a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students.  The Surrey School District team of approximately 13,000 employees works tirelessly every day to ensure that children are getting the best start they can, providing the preparation to be our leaders of tomorrow.  

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Manager of Transportation within the Facilities Division, Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of a 76-passenger school bus transporting students to and from schools and extra-curricular events. Bus Drivers must perform daily vehicle safety checks, and maintain cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle.  They are responsible for building rapport with students, parents and school administrators and are required to monitor student conduct on the bus.

A Bus Driver operates a school bus, which includes conducting pre / post-trip vehicle safety inspections for the safe and efficient operation of the bus in transporting students, to and from school. Drives extracurricular runs. A Bus Driver is also responsible for the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle.

Work is directed by a Foreman and Management.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in compliance with District Policies, National Safety Code and the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C.
• Checks fuel, oil and coolant levels, etc. regularly and refills to proper levels as necessary.
• Drives a school bus to safely transport students to and from school and drives extra curricular runs.
• Monitors student conduct on the bus and reports any disciplinary problems to designated authorities.
• Sweeps and cleans vehicle interior daily, washes and sanitizes the vehicle interior weekly and washed the exterior as necessary to maintain vehicle in a safe and clean condition. Reports items requiring repair to designated authority, ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition at all times.
• Prepares and completes forms, reports, route maps, etc., as required. Performs related duties, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements.
• Skill and ability in the safe and efficient operation of conventional and forward control gasoline and diesel powered buses.
• Public relations skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others.
• Ability to perform pre / post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code, and School Act and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area.
• Ability to successfully complete SOFA Training.

Applicants must have:

• A valid unrestricted Class 1 or Class 2 BC Driver’s license, with air brake endorsement
• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• A successful bus driving test will be required for all shortlisted candidates.
  

This is a unionized position that offers an hourly wage rate of $30.80 per hour plus a benefits package including municipal pension, health, vacation & sick benefits.

Interested and qualified applicants can apply by clicking “apply" to the right of the posting.

Note:  Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. To all others, thank you for your interest. 

The Surrey School District respectfully acknowledges that our schools reside on the traditional, unceded, and shared territories of Coast Salish peoples: The q̓ ícə̓ y̓ - Katzie, the qʼwa:n̓ƛʼən̓ - Kwantlen and the SEMYOME - Semiahmoo First Nations, who have been stewards of this land since time immemorial.