School Bus Driver (special needs route)

What you will do

• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with National Safety Code Standard 13
• Operate the vehicle safely in all conditions, prioritizing student safety over schedule adherence
• Safely load and unload students, including activation of warning lights and the stop arm, and complete the post-trip child check
• Complete required documentation, including trip inspection reports, Hours of Service records, and timesheets
• Respond to emergencies and reportable incidents in accordance with the Incident Response Plans
• Maintain the vehicle's interior and exterior cleanliness and promptly report defects or maintenance needs
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, school staff, and the public
• Comply with the Driver Handbook, Carrier Safety & Compliance Program, and all applicable transportation safety legislation
• Work cooperatively with the assigned aide to support students with additional needs
• Operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems (training provided)

What you need

• Valid Alberta Class 1 or Class 2 operator's licence
• Valid "S" Endorsement (School Bus); valid "Q" Endorsement (Air Brakes) where required
• Valid medical certification appropriate to licence class
• Driver's abstract acceptable to the Company
• Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
• Child Intervention Record Check, where required by contract or School Division policy
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification appropriate to student transportation
• Completion of the Autism Internet Modules: Many Faces of Autism, and Sensory Differences
• Experience or aptitude working with children, particularly those with additional support needs, preferred

Working conditions

• Split-shift schedule (AM and PM routes), Monday to Friday during the school year, with occasional charter or extracurricular trips
• Outdoor exposure during vehicle inspections and fueling in all weather conditions
• Physical ability to perform pre-trip inspections, assist with student boarding, and operate wheelchair lifts or ramps as required
• This Role Profile describes the position generally and does not list every duty. It may be revised by the Company from time to time to reflect operational or regulatory requirements.
• Ongoing responsibility for the safety of students while in the vehicle, including students requiring continuous supervision

Conditions of employment

• This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Screening) and, where applicable to the position, a Child Intervention Record Check.
• This offer is conditional upon verification of a valid driver's licence and, where applicable to the position, required endorsements and a satisfactory driver's abstract.
• This offer is conditional upon valid First Aid and CPR certification, and completion of any other pre-employment requirements set out in the Company's onboarding checklist for this position.
• Your employment is conditional upon your review and signed acknowledgement of the applicable Company Handbook (Driver Handbook or Aide Handbook) and related policies.
• If an End Date is specified above, this is a fixed-term position ending on that date unless renewed or extended by mutual written agreement. This offer does not constitute a guarantee of continued employment beyond the terms stated above, and does not create an employment contract of indefinite duration.