School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Hamilton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in student transportation is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as School Bus Drivers. This role offers a starting wage of $21.20 per hour with no prior experience necessary, as comprehensive training is provided. Drivers will enjoy a supportive work environment, utilizing advanced technology to navigate daily routes while ensuring the safety and well-being of students. The position offers flexible hours with additional charter route opportunities and a child ride-along program, making it an ideal job for those looking to make a positive impact in their community. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion and provides a culture where everyone is prioritized.

Benefits

Child ride along program

No nights or weekends

Training provided

Additional hours available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license for at least 1 year.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

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 includes 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.

First things First: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts. We are now hiring in Hamilton, Ontario.

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $21.20/HR starting wage;
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program;
• No nights or weekends;

About the Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry-leading technology to guide them through their daily routes.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 1 year.
• Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & background checks.

Apply today to join our team!

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 encourages all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.