School Bus Driver

First Student; Chatham; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Split shift

Mon-Fri

On-site parking

Training provided

No evenings or weekends required

Job summary

First Student is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver in Chatham, ON. You’ll handle pre- and post-school routes with a split shift and no guaranteed evening shifts unless desired, while keeping safety a top priority for students.

No prior bus-driver experience is required; we train you with industry-leading technology, and the role includes a background check as part of the process. This is a community-focused position with Monday–Friday availability and on-site work.

Qualifications

• No experience as a bus driver required; training is provided.
• Position subject to background check.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes, including before- and after-school pickups.
• Ensure the safety of students during transport and at loading/unloading.
• Maintain a neat appearance and follow First Student policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

21 years old+

Education

No degree required

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Chatham, ON

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

• A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.
• No working nights or weekends unless you want to.
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $21.58 /hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• No experience necessary. We offer training!
• Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents
• Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
• Monday - Friday
• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
• Have military experience.
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
• Are retirees.
• Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Are looking for a part-time schedule.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Are at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to background check

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.