Bus Driver Route 307 Comp # 6 - Jobs in Chester, NS

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Bus Driver - Route 307 Comp # 75436South Shore Regional Centre for EducationThe South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools. Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.Competition #: 75436Position: Bus Driver - Route 307Reports to: Coordinator of TransportationEmployee Group: CUPESchedule: 5 hours per dayStatus & Wage: Permanent position - $24.16/hrDates: Posting Deadline - Tuesday May 24, 2022 11:59 pm (AST)Route # 307 5 hours/day Chester Sub-system1st AM Run: Transporting students to Chester District ElementaryServing areas: Middle River Rd, Arthur Hatt Rd, Hwy 3, Marriott’s Cove Rd & Wake Up Hill Rd & Haddon Hill Rd2nd AM Run: Transporting students to CAMS & FHCSServing areas: Hwy 3, Lower Grant Rd, Middle River Rd, Marriott’s Cove Rd & North St1st PM Run: Transporting students from Chester District ElementaryServing areas: Old Trunk 3, Chester Downs Rd, Wake Up Hill Rd & Haddon Hill Rd2nd PM Run: Transporting student from CAMS & FHCSServing areas: Hwy 3, Marriott’s Cove Rd, Lower Grant Rd, Wake Up Hill Rd, Arthur Hatt Rd & Middle River RdQualifications:

• Valid driver’s license (class 2B Bus driver’s license with air brake endorsement).
• Completion of South Shore Regional Centre for Education bus driver training course or equivalent.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other transportation staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics:

• Strong driving skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Courtesy in dealing with students and staff.
• Committed to safety and service.

Task Dimensions:

• Operates assigned vehicle safely and in compliance with relevant regulations and policies, for example:
  • The National Safety Code, the Motor Carrier Act, the Registry of Motor Vehicle Regulations, Regional Policy and internal procedures as established from time to time by the Transportation Manager.
• Enforces safety rules and discipline on the school bus according to the Board policy and the Motor Carrier Regulations.
• Uses good judgment in determining road conditions during inclement weather and Advises Transportation Manager whether or not such conditions pose a hazard to transporting students safely.
• Ensures his/her bus is well maintained, for example:
  • Cleans inside and outside of the bus daily.
  • Reports any mechanical or body repair problems to the Lead Head Mechanic.
• Submits in a timely fashion, any necessary driver records and reports, for example:
  • Time and Mileage reports, Extra Curricular Trip forms, Fuel Consumption, School Bus Discipline Reports, Vehicle Accident Report forms, Student Information Sheets, and National Safety Code – Daily Log.

Hours may change due to overnight resting spot‎. ‎For permanent positions, a new time and meterage must be completed within one week of starting the route.‎First consideration will be given to CUPE Local 4982 Members.TO APPLY: External Applicants can:

• Complete an online resume/profile

• Internal CUPE Members can contact lwagner@ssrce.ca for their login information to apply online or
• FAX resume with competition # to 902-541-3012. or
• Drop off resume with competition # to HR - 69 Wentzell Dr. Bridgewater, NS B4V 0A2

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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