School Bus Driver

CB Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company as a School Bus Driver, ensuring the safe transportation of children to school. This role offers competitive wages, a flexible schedule, and a chance to make a real difference in your community. Enjoy evenings and weekends off, along with free training and professional development opportunities. Be part of a family-oriented culture that values safety and employee recognition. If you have a passion for driving and a commitment to safety, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Free training

Employee recognition programs

Mentorship program

Professional development opportunities

Family-oriented company culture

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driver's license with training provided.
• Two years minimum driving experience in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Drive children to school safely in the morning and afternoon.
• Work during the school year with time off in July and August.

Skills

Safe driving record

Class 2 driver's license

Driving experience

Job description

Location : Regional Municipality of Halifax, NS

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 ($22.80 - $24.49 per hour), bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
• Modern fleet
• Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
• Free training
• 250 training completion bonus
• Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
• Mentorship program, professional development, employee engagement opportunities, and a chance to advance in a growing company
• Employee engagement and improvement sessions
• Nationally recognized professional driver training program
• Advanced driver education in our Mobile Training Unit Simulator
• School Bus Roadeos, 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)
• Two years minimum of driving experience in Canada
• 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