Job Order Detail

Description

Date Available:
  08/26/2024

Closing Date:
  until filled

  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 for at least 2 years.
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 Drivers 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 transportation@pvsd.ca or
faxed to 306-543-1771.
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 $56.44 plus a per km rate calculated at $0.21/km
The mileage for this route is paid at the minimum of 90 kms, for a total of $75.34 per day
Drivers with young children may take their children with them on the bus
Commencing August 26, 2024
Working in varied climate