School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading school transportation provider as a School Bus Driver in Ottawa! This role offers the chance to make a difference in students' lives while enjoying the support of advanced technology. With no experience necessary, we provide training to help you succeed. Enjoy flexible hours without the need for nights or weekends unless you choose. Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to safety and reliability in student transportation. If you're passionate about helping students and want a fulfilling job, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Child Ride Along Program

Flexible Hours

Training Provided

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

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 Ottawa areas including Kanata, Nepean, Carleton Place and Stittsville!

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

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.