School Bus Driver - Chapleau, ON

First Canada ULC; Chapleau; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP counseling and support

Community impact

Employee discounts

Child ride-along program

Safety/attendance bonuses

Casual dress

Company events

On-site parking

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers in Chapleau, ON. You will drive morning and afternoon routes Monday to Friday, with opportunities for field trips and special events. No nights or summers required, and comprehensive training is provided.

Earn an hourly rate of $27.65 with potential bonuses; experience varies by location. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong communication with families and teachers.

Qualifications

• No experience is required to become a school bus driver.
• Expert training and guidance will be provided to help you succeed.
• Opportunities for advancement into operational, maintenance, management and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• 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, etc.).
• 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.

Skills

G license

Customer service

Student supervision

Safety minded

Part-time availability

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – Chapleau, ON 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.

Pay Details

• Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $ 27.65 per hour

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!

Benefits

• 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.
• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
• Safety and/or Attendance bonuses**
• 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 full G 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. **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.

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