School Bus Driver

first student shared services

Chestermere

On-site

CAD 20,000 - 27,000

Part time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounts
Guaranteed Minimum Hours
Casual dress
On-site parking
Company events
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

First Student in Chestermere, AB, seeks Part Time School Bus Drivers to start and end routes daily with morning pickup and afternoon returns. No nights, weekends, or summers required. Training and guidance are provided to help you become a safe, professional driver for a trusted student transportation provider.

Drive with a flexible schedule, enjoy competitive daily pay, and participate in programs like EAP and employee discounts while supporting families and communities across Canada.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • Full Class 5 driver’s license for at least 1 year.
  • Part-time schedule with summers off.

Responsibilities

  • Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
  • Supervise boarding/unloading; assist with seatbelts and mobility aids.
  • Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, exits).
  • Report mechanical issues and keep bus clean and sanitary.
  • Follow traffic laws and company safety standards.
  • Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about delays or behavior.
  • Demonstrate leadership and customer service on every route.

Skills

Class 5 License

Job description

Job description
Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Chestermere, AB

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students’ days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:
  • Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

  • Daily rate of $110 to $144 per day depending on route

  • As a School Bus Driver, you will drive both a morning and afternoon route Monday to Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

  • Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

  • Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

  • Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.

  • Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.

  • Safety and/or Attendance bonuses**

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • On-site parking

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
  • Safely transport students to and from school and activities.

  • Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.

  • Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.

  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).

  • Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.

  • Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.

  • Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

  • Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:
  • Retirees looking for supplemental income

  • Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work

  • Veterans transitioning into civilian roles

  • Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

  • People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:
  • Are at least 21 years old

  • Have a full Class 5 driver’s license for at least 1 year

  • Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off

  • Enjoy working with students

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
  • Valid Commercial License

  • History driving with ride share companies or taxi services

  • Previous experience as a teacher, commercial driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

**Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details.

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.

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