School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Orangeville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader in school transportation is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as School Bus Drivers. This role offers a starting wage of $22 per hour, with guaranteed hours and the opportunity for additional charter routes. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training is provided. Drivers will benefit from advanced technology to assist with daily routes and will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of students. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every individual and supports their growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Child Ride Along Program

Guaranteed Hours

Training Provided

Charter Route Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license for at least 1 year.
• Candidates must pass a medical examination and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school while prioritizing vehicle maintenance.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Industry Leading Technology

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 hiring in Orangeville, Ontario.

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

• $22 /HR starting wage;
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Hours guaranteed - 4 hours daily
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program

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.