School Bus Driver

Southland Transportation; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Bonus completion bonus

Referral bonuses

Mentorship program

Professional development

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

SOUTHLAND Transportation is actively seeking School Bus Drivers to transport students safely with a flexible schedule and competitive pay. This essential role offers job security, a chance to make a difference in the community, and growth within a growing company.

Drivers work roughly two shifts daily, with time off in July and August; training is provided at no cost, and there are bonuses and recognition programs for performance. Join a family-oriented team focused on safety.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 license (upgrade training from Class 5)
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• 5-year driver’s abstract
• Must have a safe driving record
• Undergo drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks

Skills

Safe driving

Education

Class 2 driver’s license

5 years driving experience

5-year driver’s abstract

Job description

School Bus Driver

SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely.

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, professional growth, and work-life balance. This opportunity is perfect for existing School Bus Drivers in the area, stay-at-home parents, or entrepreneurs/retirees!

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

• Competitive wages ($25.29 per hour), bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
• Modern fleet
• Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
• Free training
• $500 training completion bonus ($250 upon completing training and $250 after 3 months of employment)
• Referral bonuses
• Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
• Mentorship program, professional development, and a chance to advance in a growing company
• Employee engagement and improvement sessions
• Nationally recognized professional driver training program
• Employee recognition, staff BBQs, and a great family-oriented company culture

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekends
• Split shifts (approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon)

Job Description

As a School Bus Driver you will be driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.

Requirements

• Valid Class 2 driver’s license (will provide license upgrade training from Class 5)
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• 5-year driver’s abstract
• Must have a safe driving record
• Undergo drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks

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