Job Description
BUS DRIVERS
Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”
School District No. 38 (Richmond) requires full-time Bus Drivers to work throughout the school district. The work involves the operation of school buses used to transport students within the district and on field trips. Please note these positions are a split shift.
Required Qualifications :
- A valid BC Class 2 Driver’s License with an air brake endorsement;
- At least one (1) years’ work experience in the operation of passenger busses and/or transport vehicles;
- Demonstrated safe driving history as represented by a Driver’s abstract from the Motor Vehicle branch;
- Practical working knowledge of school bus maintenance and repair requirements;
- The ability to deal in a friendly, courteous and effective manner with a variety of passenger situations;
- A good knowledge of the Greater Vancouver geographic locations, road and traffic patterns.
This is a unionized position that offers a 30-hour work week with and hourly wage rate of $26.60, plus a liberal benefit package including Municipal Pension, health, vacation, and sick benefits. Please note the hourly wage for this position will be increasing after July 1, 2023.
All applicants must submit an ICBC Drivers Abstract to be considered.
Please submit a cover letter, recent resume, and email contact information of at least two (2) past supervisors as professional references to www.makeafuture.ca/richmond.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.
Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.