School Bus Driver

First Student; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student is seeking enthusiastic School Bus Drivers in Port Alberni, B.C., offering flexible hours, training opportunities, and an inclusive culture. Join a leading transportation provider committed to safety and innovation, with a competitive starting wage of $25.50/hr and no prior experience required.

Benefits

4 Hours guarantee

Charter route opportunities

No nights or weekends

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Class 2 driver's license.
• Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & background checks.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

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 thingsFirst: Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor,First Studentis 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 School Bus Drivers in Port Alberni, 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!
• 4 Hours guarantee
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• 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 Class 2 driver's license
• 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 encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.