school bus driver

Other Languages

Arabic

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate

Defensive Driving Course

Driver’s Licence (Class 2 or B or C)

Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)

Certified Professional Bus Operator

Class 2/2F/C Licence (buses with more than passengers)

School Bus Endorsement

Type of Experience

Tour and charter bus driver

Subway operator

Streetcars/subway cars

School bus driver

Para-transit driver

Light rail transit operator

Intercity bus driver

Buses

Specific Skills

Report delays, mechanical problems and accidents

Provide passengers with information on fares, schedules and stops

Load and unload vehicle

Ensure para-transit passengers board vehicle safely

Direct passengers during emergency evacuation procedures

Deal with difficult passengers and resolve conflicts

Deal with public

Complete logbooks and reports

Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

Communicate with passengers, dispatchers or other drivers using two-way radio systems

Operate buses, school busses or streetcars to transport passengers

Ensure children’s safety when boarding and leaving buses and crossing street while bus is stopped

Maintain control of student activities during travel to prevent distractions or behaviours that could compromise safety

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check

Child welfare check

Driving record check (abstract)

Medical exam

Criminal record check

Adult Abuse Registry

Transportation/Travel Information

Driver’s abstract

Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment

Work under pressure

20/20 vision

Attention to detail

Hand-eye co-ordination

Ability to distinguish between colours

Sound discrimination

Sitting

Transportation/Travel Experience

Local

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Judgement

Reliability

Organized