Job Information
National Express Driver in Calgary, Alberta
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%
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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
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