School Bus Driver

First Student; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 27,552 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Casual dress

Guaranteed minimum hours

Early career advancement opportunities

Job summary

First Student in Winnipeg, MB is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver to start students' days with morning pickup and return them home after school. Training will be provided; bonuses include a $2,000 new-hire bonus and $800 training completion bonus.

Additional hours for field trips may be available; no evenings required. You will work a morning and afternoon route, with guaranteed minimum hours and opportunities for career advancement across locations in North America.

Qualifications

• Valid Commercial License required.
• Experience driving for ride-share or taxi preferred.
• Experience in teaching or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about delays or behavior.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Skills

Valid Commercial License

Ride-share driving history

Teaching or customer service

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Winnipeg, MB

We are now offering a $2000 new hire bonus for class 1 or class 2 licensed drivers! *

We will pay you a $800 bonus to complete training with us!

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $20.18/hr (country/rural routes) to $23.40/hr (urban routes)
• We pay a training completion bonus!
• As a School Bus Driver, you will drive both a morning and afternoon route Monday to Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
• People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a Class 5F license for at least 1 year
• Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

• Valid Commercial License
• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, commercial driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

• Conditions apply; see locations for details. Bonus offer is effective until August 30th 2026
• Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details.

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.