School Bus Driver

Pacific Western Transportation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 28,037 - 39,932; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Employee recognition programs

Free training

Work-life balance

Job summary

A well-established transportation company in Halifax is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers. This essential role ensures the safe transportation of children to school, offering job security and flexibility. Ideal for those looking for a part-time opportunity, the position provides competitive wages ($24.67/hour) and time off during the summer. Applicants must have a valid Class 2 driver's license and at least 5 years of driving experience. Free training is included, along with a welcoming company culture.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 2 driver’s license with training provided for upgrade from Class 5.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience required.
• Must undergo drug testing, background checks, and maintain a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive children to school safely during split shifts.
• Work during the school year, with time off in July and August.

Skills

Safe driving record

Driving experience

Education

Valid Class 2 driver’s license

Job description

SOUTHLAND Halifax
11 Frazee Ave
Dartmouth, NS B3B, CAN

Description

School Bus Driver

SOUTHLAND Transportation iscurrently 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 ($24.67 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, 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
• 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