School bus driver

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers
• Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents
• Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures
• Complete logbooks and reports
• Ensure children’s safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Driver’s Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Experience and specialization

Type of experience

• School bus driver

Transportation/travel experience

• Local
• Regional
• National
• International
• Provincial/territorial

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Driver’s abstract

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Pension plan