School Bus Driver

First Canada ULC; Surrey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school transportation provider as a School Bus Driver in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, B.C. Enjoy competitive pay, free training, and a supportive team environment focused on safety and student care. No experience necessary!

Benefits

Free Training

Paid training for Class 2 and Class 4 licensed candidates

Hours guarantee

Additional hours available – charter route opportunities

No nights or weekends

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Good verbal communication skills

Job description

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. First Student is now hiring School Bus Drivers in Chilliwack and Abbotsford B.C!

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
Chilliwack drivers will be paid $28 per hour starting wage; depending on experience

The hourly wage for Class 4 drivers in Abbotsford is $23.40

The hourly wage for Class 2 drivers in Abbotsford is $25.50

No experience necessary! We train!
Free Training

Paid training for Class 2 and Class 4 licensed candidates
Hours guarantee
Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
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 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 encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.

About Us

MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence