School Bus Driver

First Student; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a School Bus Driver in Nanaimo, B.C. Enjoy paid training, guaranteed hours, and no evening or weekend shifts. This entry-level role offers the chance to make a difference in the community while ensuring the safe transport of students.

Benefits

Paid Training

Hours guarantee

Child ride along program

Charter route opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Valid Class 2 driver’s license
• Pass a medical examination & background checks

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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.

We are now hiring School Bus Drivers in Nanaimo, B.C!

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

$25.50/HR starting wage; depending on experience

No experience necessary! We train!

Paid Training

Hours guarantee

Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!

Child ride along program

No nights or weekend

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 Class 2 driver’s license

Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & Background checks

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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