Bus Driver

7 days ago

Nanaimo, Canada Vancouver Island University Full time

**Bus Driver**:

- Employment Group
- CUPE
- Position Number
- 01013
- Division
- President
- Department
- Human Resources
- Campus
- Nanaimo campus
- Location
- Nanaimo, British Columbia
- Country
- Canada
- Appointment Type
- casual
- Workload
- As and when needed.
- Pay Level
- CUPE 2: $24.50 per hour
- Start:

- As soon as possible.
- Applicant Documents
- CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Driver's Abstract, Referees/References
- Posted Date
- 12-Sep-2024
- Closing Date
- 09-Oct-2024
- Job Reference
- 2535

**Duties**:
As a Bus Driver at Vancouver Island University, you will play a crucial role in providing safe and reliable transportation services to our students, staff, and visitors. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Safely operate the bus and adhere to the BC Motor Vehicle Act, ensuring the well-being of passengers.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation services to VIU students, staff and the general public, picking up and dropping off students and staff at designated locations on time and on schedule.
- Perform pre
- and post-trip maintenance on vehicles and safety inspection, reporting vehicle defects and problems.
- Pick up keys from VIU Facilities during office hours before the trip, and ensure they are returned at the end of the shift.
- Ensure the vehicle is returned with a full tank of gas.
- Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure its safety.
- Report any damage to VIU vehicles or VIU rental vehicles in your care to Facilities Services & Campus Development
- May be required to assist in loading baggage as needed.
- Conduct mild maintenance checks, such as checking and topping off fluids, checking tire pressure and filling tires to proper psi.
- Assist passengers with boarding and exiting the bus, including those with mobility challenges.
- Keep accurate records of mileage, trips, and other required documentation as per VIU and BC drivers' legislation in trip inspection booklets.
- Interact with VIU staff and passengers, providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Respond calmly and professionally to any passenger inquiries or concerns.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12
- Valid Class 4 driver's license and minimum 2 years non-learner experience
- Clean Driver Abstract
- Physical capability to perform the job duties.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexibility to work on a casual and/or temporary basis.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Previous experience as a bus driver
- First aid certification
- Familiarity with the Vancouver Island area, including knowledge of alternate routes and traffic patterns.
- VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities._

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