Floater School Bus Driver

Pacific Western Transportation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Bonuses (referral, safety, long-term)

Flexible personal life balance

Job summary

SOUTHLAND is seeking Floater School Bus Drivers to cover various Calgary runs with a focus on safety and customer service. Drivers are employed on a full-time basis, with a split-shift schedule from 6:30 am–9:30 am and 2:30 pm–5:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

You may be laid off during extended breaks, but are eligible for bonuses and a Health Spending Account. The role includes mandatory wheelchair training, the ability to handle multiple routes and equipment, and maintaining radio contact and

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2S license required.
• Demerits 4 or fewer; clean abstract preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting students daily with strong safety and customer service focus.
• Floater drivers cover different runs and must be willing to operate any route/equipment as needed.
• Complete mandatory wheelchair training and maintain route information and radio communication.

Skills

Valid Class 2S license

Clean driving record

Job description

Description

Floater School Bus Driver

SOUTHLAND is currently seeking existing School bus Drivers to become Floater School Bus Drivers throughout Calgary. Successful applicants must have an excellent knowledge of the city and enjoy the challenge of covering different runs.

We offer free personalized training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

• Floater Drivers work a split shift of 6:30 am to 9:30 am and 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Get paid up to $210 per day and be appreciated for the work that you do!
• Referral and safety bonuses, long-term bonuses, and a Health Spending Account
• Summers, weekends, and holidays off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Safety and service awards, driver engagement and social events, recognition programs and more!

Job Description

Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students on a daily basis and must be committed to safety and customer service. Floater Drivers are laid off during July, August, Spring Break, Christmas Break, and any other school holiday over 5 days in duration.

In addition to your duties as a School Bus Driver, the principal duties and responsibilities of the Floater Driver are:

• Complete mandatory wheelchair training
• Be willing and able to drive any route and operate any equipment for Complex Learning Needs (CLN) or School Bus
• Perform non-driving duties, as assigned, during scheduled hours
• Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road and weather conditions
• Verify with Dispatch what schools are on PRO
• Keep up-to-date route information
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol

  Requirements

  • Valid Class 2S driver’s license
  • 4 or less demerits, with a relatively clean abstract