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Bus Driver - Relief (Barriere/Clearwater)

@ School District #73 (Kamloops-Thompson)

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Kamloops, British Columbia

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School District #73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is hiring relief school bus drivers for Barriere and Clearwater. The work is safely transporting students over assigned routes, including field trips, with a pre-trip inspection before each departure. The role requires a valid BC Class 2 licence with an air brake endorsement, three years of accident-free driving experience, and passing the district's pre-trip and road test.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate school bus safely over assigned routes and field trips
  • Perform pre-trip inspection before departure
  • Keep log of extra trips
  • Maintain bus interior cleanliness
  • Report mechanical failures and accidents

Requirements summary:

  • Valid BC Class 2 licence with air brake endorsement
  • Three years accident-free driving experience
  • Pass pre-trip evaluation and road test
  • Grade 12 preferred
  • Pass annual medical examination

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Experience3+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
Licences & certificationsAir brake endorsement
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationHigh school (preferred)

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Working together: collaboration with partners in education is essential for a positive, productive and progressive environment in which to work and learn. Quality: a quality educational experience is our mandate, which means focusing on student achievement and safety, as well as providing engaging and fun experiences for students, including a variety of program choices.

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  • 1383 9th Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7, CA
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Working together: collaboration with partners in education is essential for a positive, productive and progressive environment in which to work and learn. Quality: a quality educational experience is our mandate, which means focusing on student achievement and safety, as well as providing engaging and fun experiences for students, including a variety of program choices.

FieldValue
IndustryPrimary and Secondary Education
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersKamloops, BC
Organization typeEducational
SpecialtiesEducation
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Job description

School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is currently accepting applications for Relief School Bus Drivers for Barriere and Clearwater.

The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers license with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s pre-trip evaluation and road test.

Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information:

  • Work history
  • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license
  • An Air Brake Endorsement
  • A recent driver’s abstract

Under the minimal supervision of the Director of Transportation, incumbent is responsible for safely transporting students over assigned routes and for reporting any mechanical failures or accidents.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Operates a School Bus to safely transport students over assigned routes including field trips.
  • Performs pre-trip inspection prior to departure.
  • Keeps a log of extra trips taken.
  • Maintains internal cleanliness of the bus.
  • Reports mechanical failures and accidents to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Maintains appropriate behaviour and completes Discipline Reports on problem students being transported.
  • May be required to assist physically and mentally handicapped students when transporting them.
  • Other assigned job related duties.



ABILITIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with the public, parents, students, teachers, Principals and other employees of the Board.
  • Ability to operate a School Bus and adhere to all safety and traffic regulations.
  • Ability to maintain discipline on a School Bus.
  • Knowledge of the mechanical operations of a School Bus.



QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Preferably Grade 12 supplemented by a Class 2 Driver’s License and Air Brake courses.
  • Must be physically able to perform all duties of the position and pass an annual medical examination.
  • Three years appropriate accident free driving experience, valid B.C. Class 2 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement and ability to successfully complete the School District’s pre-trip and road test.

School District No. 73 is an equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the prospective candidate.

If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick, .

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