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Be a positive impact on the children in your community and become a School Bus Driver!

Competitive pay, Rewarding career with Great work life balance!

Join our collaborative and supportive team today.

“I can’t say enough about working for Stock Transportation. It’s a respectful, caring workplace. From the GM to the routing department and from dispatch to payroll, everyone is supportive and encouraging. It’s a caring team and that shows in our work!!” Stock Team member

Perks of being a school bus driver:

• Training is provided at no cost to you

• Extra hours available

• Safety Meetings / Employee Engagement events

• No evenings or weekends

• Enjoy a very rewarding career

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Pick up passengers at pre-determined locations

• Report to work on time and operate route in a safe manner

• Conduct pre-trip inspections daily, using Company tools and swipe technology

• Practice defensive driving at all times, and proactively avoid accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits

• Lift and close bus doors daily, and assist passengers who are boarding and exiting the bus

• Evacuate bus in emergency situations and physically assist passengers to evacuate

• Refill fuel and washer fluid in assigned vehicle when necessary, before picking up passengers

• Manage student behavior by exercising communication and discipline as per Company policies, and report student discipline issues to the school and to the Company immediately

• Report all accidents, incidents, and major or minor defects, to office immediately

• Complete all required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests, in a timely manner

• Deliver vehicle to office for repairs, preventative maintenance inspections, and repairs

• Contact parents of passengers if instructed to by the Company

• Attend all Company Safety Meetings

• Adhere to Company standards in the operation of Company vehicles and customer service

• Follow all Company policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, as well as local Customer Service Center work directions and instructions

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Company

What you bring to the bus:

• Cheerful and positive demeanor, with a “can-do” approach

• At least two years driving experience with a current driver’s abstract

• Clear criminal background check

• Your willingness to make a difference in a child’s day every day

Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid provincial Class 5 Driver’s License or Higher.

• Must have a clean Drivers Abstract, clear Criminal Background check and Vulnerable Sector Screening Test.

Stock Transportation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available, upon request, to candidates in all aspects of the selection process.

Company name is: Stock Transportation

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Qualifications

Physical Demands, Sensory Demands and Working Conditions

• Exercise a high degree of attention and dexterity in the operation of the school bus

• Keep the school bus neat, clean, and sweep the interior of school bus on a daily basis

• Must be comfortable driving alone and in all road conditions (i.e. rush hour traffic, snow-covered roads in winter, etc.)

• See detailed chart below

Required

Frequency (Rare-1, Occasional-2, Always-3, Continuous-4)

Weight / Height

Rare 1-4%, Occasional 5-32%, Always 33-65%, Continuous 66-100%

Comments

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2

3

4

Physical Demands

Sitting

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Standing

Y

x

during safety evacuation

Walking

Y

x

during safety evacuation

Running

Y

x

during safety evacuation

Bending

Y

x

in and around vehicle, pre-trip inspection, child check, safety evacuation

Climbing

Y

x

36" from ground

in and around vehicle, pre-trip inspection, child check, safety evacuation

Crouching

Y

x

in and around vehicle, pre-trip inspection, child check, safety evacuation

Crawling

Y

x

in and around vehicle, pre-trip inspection, child check, safety evacuation

Kneeling

Y

x

in and around vehicle, pre-trip inspection, child check, safety evacuation

Lifting

Y

x

25lbs

lifting and closing bus doors, retrieve equipment, safety evacuation

Carrying

Y

x

50lbs

assisting with loading and unloading passengers, safety evacuation

Pulling with arms

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Pushing with arms

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Reaching above shoulders

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Reaching at shoulder height

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Reaching below shoulders

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Gripping

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Gross motor skills

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Fine finger movements

Y

x

during operation of vehicle

Neck movement and rotation

Y

x

during operation of vehicle, keep straight, turn to check vehicle mirrors

Stepping ankle motion

Y

x

10lbs

during operation of vehicle

Sensory Demands

Vision

Y

x

to see the roads

Awareness

Y

x

awareness of surroundings, stay vigilant of dangers

Intellect

Y

x

operate vehicle and transport passengers safely

Communication - verbal

Y

x

talk to passengers, parents, school personnel, Company staff

Communication - written

Y

x

fill out forms and reports

Working Conditions

Noise

Y

x

noise from passengers and vehicle

Vibration

Y

x

vibration from vehicle

Lighting

Y

x

sunlight, street lights, headlights

Dust

Y

x

dust from roads

Chemicals

Y

x

diesel or gasoline fuel, oils, washer fluids

Hot temperatures

Y

x

summer weather, no air conditioning in bus

Cold temperatures

Y

x

winter weather

Time pressures

Y

x

adhere to route times