School Bus Driver

First Student, Inc.; Chatham; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage CAD 21.58/hr

Training provided

Child-Ride-Along program

Additional hours on trips/charters

Monday–Friday

Casual dress

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

First Student is hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Chatham, ON. You will start your day with before-school pickup and finish with an afternoon drop-off, keeping students safe and on schedule.

No prior bus driving experience required; we provide industry-leading training and a supportive team. This role offers a split shift, Monday to Friday, with no nights or weekends unless you want extra hours on trips and charters.

Qualifications

• No driver experience required; training provided.
• Background check required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive part-time routes for before- and after-school pickups/drop-offs.
• Ensure student safety and on-time arrivals.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety protocols.

Skills

Student interaction

Safety minded

Time management

Valid driver's license

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.