Spare Bus Driver / Equipment Operator – Transportation Department

Wage Rate: $30.80 per hour

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Bus Driver

  • Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in compliance with District Policies, National Safety Code and the Motor Vehicle Act of B.C
  • Checks fuel, oil and coolant levels, etc. regularly and refills to proper levels as necessary
  • Drives a school bus to safely transport students to and from school and drives extra curricular runs
  • Monitors student conduct on the bus and reports any disciplinary problems to designated authorities
  • Sweeps and cleans vehicle interior daily, washes and sanitizes the vehicle interior weekly and washed the exterior as necessary to maintain vehicle in a safe and clean condition. Reports items requiring repair to designated authority, ensures vehicle is in safe operating condition at all times
  • Prepares and completes forms, reports, route maps, etc., as required. Performs related duties, as required

Equipment Operator II

  • Operates rubber tired internal combustion engine vehicles between 1800-5500 kilograms G.V.W. with all applicable attachments including post hole auger, rototiller, aerator, flail mower, rock picker, forklift sickle, gang mower and front end loader, etc
  • Operates vehicle 16,000 kilograms G.V.W. and under, including a dump truck
  • Plans and organizes work to ensure the safe and efficient performance of equipment and tasks. Loads, unloads and delivers a variety of material
  • Operates materiel handling equipment such as pallet jacks, forklifts and high-reaches to load, unload from trucks and store and retrieve materiel
  • Set-up and take down stages and risers as required
  • Inspects, performs routine servicing and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated. Reports malfunctions and repair requirements to a supervisor
  • May provide direction to assigned subordinates
  • Performs pre / post-trip safety inspections in accordance with District policies. May be required to perform the functions specified in a lower classification
  • Completes forms, as required
  • Drives District vehicles to and from job sites. Performs related duties, as required


JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Ability, & Skills – Bus Driver/Equipment Operator

  • Understanding of basic vehicle mechanical functions and bus servicing requirements
  • Skill and ability in the safe and efficient operation of conventional and forward control gasoline and diesel powered buses
  • Public relations skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others
  • Ability to perform pre / post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act, Motor Vehicle Act, National Safety Code, and School Act and other applicable regulations
  • Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
  • Ability to successfully complete SOFA Training
  • Ability to plan and coordinate work and to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of machinery
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry equipment, and perform manual labour
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and the ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
  • Mechanical aptitude and skill in the operation and servicing of equipment used
  • Ability and skill to acquire forklift certification and to operate material handling equipment
  • Ability to utilize computer software applications such as the warehouse information system and work order system.
  • Knowledge of WHMIS, WCB occupational health and safety regulations, and District safe work practices, policies and procedures to perform work requirements within the applicable area
  • Knowledge of National Safety Code and Highway Traffic Act
  • Ability to read and understand simple blueprints, working drawings and sketches
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others

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