School Bus Driver

First Student; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in school transportation is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as School Bus Drivers. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in students' lives by ensuring their safe travel to and from school. With no prior experience necessary, comprehensive training is provided, along with the chance to earn additional hours through charter routes. Enjoy a supportive work environment that prioritizes safety and innovation, while contributing to a company that values diversity and inclusion. If you're looking for a fulfilling role with flexible hours, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Training Provided

Flexible Hours

Child Ride Along Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license for at least 1 year.
• Ability to undergo and pass medical examinations and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.

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 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.

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 PT School Bus Drivers in Thunder Bay, ON!

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

• No experience necessary! We train!
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program
• No nights or weekends unless you choose
  
  

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
  
  

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

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