Full-Time School Bus Driver in Dartmouth
Job Description
Languages
English Education
No degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent experienceCredentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)Experience
Will trainSpecific Skills
Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures; Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts; Complete logbooks and reports; Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle; Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems; Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers; Ensure children’s safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped; Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safetySecurity and Safety
Child welfare check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Criminal record checkTransportation/Travel Information
Driver’s abstract; Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver’s licenceWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Sound discrimination; SittingTransportation/Travel Experience
LocalPersonal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized