Purpose:

Provides school bus driving services to the Kahnawà:ke community.

Roles & Responsibilities

To pick-up and deliver school children to & from school/field trips in accordance with school bus operating rules and regulations.

- Follows assigned bus route to and from school & for field trips on a rotating basis.
- Remains aboard the bus when the engine is on.
- Ensures unauthorized persons do not board the bus unless office permission has been provided.
- Ensures all children remain on board the bus until the destination has been reached.
- Verifies that the bus is unoccupied at the end of each run. If occupied, ensures that the child is safely transported to his/her proper destination.
- damage,At the end of each run, verifies that children have all their belongings, notes/assesses any damages and reports to the Manager of Daily Transportation.
- Ensures windows/doors of the bus are closed and keys are returned to the Manager of Daily Transportation’s office.
- In the event of an accident, completes accident reports and contacts the Manager of Daily Transportation ASAP.
- Prepares and submits weekly timesheets.

To carry out daily bus inspections and bus cleaning activities.

- brakeVerifies the proper working order of the lights, break mechanism & emergency equipment.
- Verifies tire pressure, oil, fuel levels, and windshield washer solvent.
- Ensures up-to-date/accurate registration is in the bus.
- Carries out routine maintenance activities and reports repair requirements to Manager of Daily Transportation.
- Cleans the interior/exterior on a daily basis, ensuring front & side windows and mirrors are clean.
- Ensures the school bus is in a safe & clean condition in accordance with rules and regulations.




- Prepares and submits weekly bus inspection reports for approval.
- Performs other job-related duties as directed by immediate supervisor.

Education & Experience

High School Diploma with Class 2 Drivers License and Bus Driver Competency Card.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

- Thorough knowledge of school bus operating procedures and experience, road/vehicle safety rules/regulations.
- General knowledge of vehicle inspection and mechanical maintenance requirements.
- Demonstrates quick response time as road conditions may be hazardous, especially in the event of inclement weather.
- Exhibits cautious and responsible driving habits.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with students, parents, and school administrators.
- Willingness to attend relevant training as required.
- To deal with internal and external clients in a tactful, discreet, and courteous manner.
- Ability to converse in both the Kanien’keha and the French language is an asset;
- Willingness to learn Kanien’keha is required.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.

Working Environment

- Five-day work week.
- Moderate stress due to dealing with multiple children on a daily basis.
- Occasional overtime.
- Must be in a completely sober state while on duty (i.e. alcoholic beverages or drugs, etc).

Advantages

- Organizational events
- Pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care (telemedicine, health professionals, etc.)
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
- 20 vacation days
- 15 wellness days
- *Benefitsevolve and can be subject to change.

Requirements

- Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

📌 Bus Driver (Kahnawake)
🏢 Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke
📍 Kahnawake