Floater School Bus Driver

Student Transportation of Canada; City of Cold Lake; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus for Class 2S

Bonus for safety, attendance, and ref

Competitive wages $24.50/hour

Summers, weekends and holidays off

Opportunity for advancement

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Cold Lake Bus Lines in Cold Lake, AB is hiring bus drivers with a valid Class 1 or 2S license and at least two years of commercial driving experience.

We offer a $3,000 hiring bonus for existing Class 2S license holders, competitive wages of $24.50 per hour with a guaranteed 6 hours per day, and various bonuses. Shifts run 6:30 am–9:30 am and 2:30 pm–5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with duties including wheelchair training, safe driving, routine paperwork, and dispatch communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 or 2S driver's license with at least 2 years of commercial driving experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Cold Lake, Bonnyville and surrounding area.
• 10 year commercial driver's abstract
• Clear criminal record and background check

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory wheelchair training
• Be willing and able to drive any route
• Perform non-driving duties, as assigned, during scheduled hours
• Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road and weather conditions
• Keep an up-to-date route binder
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol
• Be prepared and ready to go at the designated yard location assigned by dispatch; communicate with dispatch at the scheduled time
• Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems
• Submit bus misconducts to the school when necessary
• Must follow each school board's unique policies and procedures when operating for each school division

Skills

Knowledge of Cold Lake area

Education

Valid Class 1 or 2S driver's license

Minimum 2 years commercial driving experience

Job description

Cold Lake Bus Lines
2002 8 Ave
Cold Lake, AB T9M, CAN

Cold Lake Bus Lines
2002 8 Ave
Cold Lake, AB T9M, CAN

Cold Lake Bus Lines offers an opportunity that is always exciting and allows for routine. We offer free personalized training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

• Existing Class 2S licensed drivers are eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus! Receive $1,500 after three months of employment and the remaining $1,500 after nine months.
• Competitive wages - $24.50 per hour, guaranteed minimum 6 hours per day
• Referral, safety, and perfect attendance bonuses
• Summers, weekends, and holidays off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee recognition programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete mandatory wheelchair training
• Be willing and able to drive any route
• Perform non-driving duties, as assigned, during scheduled hours
• Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road and weather conditions
• Keep an up-to-date route binder
• Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol
• Be prepared and ready to go at the designated yard location assigned by dispatch; communicate with dispatch at the scheduled time
• Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems
• Submit bus misconducts to the school when necessary
• Must follow each school board's unique policies and procedures when operating for each school division

Requirements

• Valid Class 1 or 2S driver's license with a minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience
• Must be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Cold Lake, Bonnyville and area
• 10 year commercial driver's abstract
• Clear criminal record and intervention check

Working Conditions

• Floater Drivers work a split shift of 6:30 am to 9:30 amand 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday (subject to change for route coverage)
• Floaters must be available to help both Cold Lake and Bonnyville yards when necessary