Bus Driver

Posted 2 days ago

Job Details

Part Time

Location

Nanaimo, BC

Salary

dollar sign 24.500 per hour

Job Description

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.

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.

Note:

Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students. In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences. We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter. When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

About Vancouver Island University

Work Where You Matter. We invite you to explore the possibilities of a career with Vancouver Island University. Known as a centre of excellence, Vancouver Island University (VIU) produces quality graduates who are in demand by employers across the country and around the world. VIU offers a supportive campus community focused on innovative teaching methods, undergraduate research opportunities and creating an exceptional learning experience for our students. VIU’s rich history and connection with its communities dates back to 1936 when Nanaimo’s first vocational training school opened its doors. Today, VIU offers an extensive range of programming, from industry-responsive trades and applied training to academic undergraduate and graduate degrees. VIU has evolved into a university that supports a student population of over 14,000 learners, including 2,100 international students, over 1,500 Indigenous students, and employs over 2,000 faculty and staff. Located in Nanaimo on British Columbia’s spectacular West Coast, VIU offers the opportunity to live and learn in one of the most beautiful university settings in Canada. VIU is one of BC's top Employers! VIU was named one of British Columbia's top 100 employers in 2023 for the fourth consecutive year by the Top Employers program. We are a proud recipient of this honour and all that it represents about the VIU employment experience.