School Bus Driver - Vancouver B.C

first student shared services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental plan

RRSP matching (7%)

3 weeks paid vacation

2 paid personal days

Birthday day off

Development allowance after 3 months

Job summary

first student shared services is hiring a dedicated Class 1 Driver in Burnaby, BC for a permanent, full-time role. You will operate a range of vehicles, support warehouse tasks, and help move goods across local, regional, and provincial routes with a 34 CAD/hour wage.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to regulations, and team collaboration, with opportunities for overtime and weekend rotation. Apply now to join a team-focused logistics operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of verifiable commercial driving experience
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and load securement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lift up to 50 lbs)
• Experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse is a plus

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-trailers, medium-duty trucks, and delivery vans to haul products locally and regionally
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using digital platforms and report defects
• Load and unload goods, ensure proper weight distribution and compliance with weight limits
• Prepare, verify, weigh, and ship customer orders with accurate data entry
• Assist with general warehouse tasks and cooperate with shipping/receiving teams
• Inspect inbound/outbound shipments for accuracy and quality
• Maintain clean, organized vehicles and work areas and uphold safety standards

Skills

Commercial driving experience

Safety awareness

Communications skills

Industrial machinery operation

Job description

Are you an experienced Class 1 Driver seeking a stable, full-time career opportunity in the manufacturing & logistics industry? We are hiring a dedicated, safety-oriented Class 1 Driver to manage local, regional, and provincial freight operations out of Burnaby. This permanent position offers a competitive compensation rate of $34.00 per hour, dynamic day-to-day responsibilities, and a supportive team environment. As a professional Class 1 Driver, you will play a vital role in keeping essential supply chains moving efficiently across British Columbia.

What you need to know:

Main Hub: Burnaby, BC

Pay Rate: $34/hour

Position: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle Operation: Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including tractor-trailers, medium-duty trucks, and delivery vans to transport essential goods.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations: Assist with daily warehouse tasks such as inspecting incoming/outgoing shipments, managing load distribution, picking orders, and operating material-handling machinery.

Schedule & Shift Details:

Standard Hours: Local routes run Monday through Friday with staggered start times (6:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM, or 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM), subject to operational needs.

Long-Haul & Overtime: Requires signing an averaging agreement for regional/provincial long-haul trips with occasional overtime.

Flexibility Required: Must be open to shift rotations covering Saturdays and statutory holidays.

Advantages

• Competitive hourly wage of $34.00/hour for full-time permanent employment.
• Engaging work environment combining professional driving with hands-on warehouse and logistics tasks.
• Strong collaborative culture built on team respect, integrity, and mutual support.
• Competitive benefit plan includes extended healthcare and dental, and a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) where employees are matched up to 7% of their contributions.
• Employees also receive three weeks paid vacation annually, as well as two paid personal days, and a paid birthday day off.
• After three months of employment, employees have access to $1,600 towards professional development, $850 of which can be utilized towards wellness initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles, including tractor-trailers, medium-duty trucks, and delivery vans, to safely haul products across local and regional routes.
• Complete thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections using digital inspection platforms, reporting any defects or damage immediately.
• Load and unload trucks and vans while adhering to axle weight capacities and proper weight distribution to maximize transit efficiency.
• Prepare, verify, weigh, load, and ship assigned customer orders while completing all accompanying data entry and paperwork accurately.
• Partner with shipping and receiving teams to assist in general warehouse duties, including operating industrial machinery, order picking, sorting, cleaning, and inventory management.
• Inspect inbound and outbound shipments for order accuracy, overall product quality, and potential damages.
• Ensure proper put-away processes for returned inventory across ambient, fresh, dry, and frozen storage areas.
• Maintain ongoing knowledge of internal operational procedures while offering peer training and support to fellow drivers as needed.
• Keep assigned vehicles and functional work areas organized, clean, and safe at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team leads, logistics managers, vendors, and external distribution partners.

Qualifications

• Valid British Columbia Class 1 Driver's License.
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable commercial driving experience.
• Provision of a clean 3-year driver's abstract and a 3-year commercial insurance claims history.
• At least 1 year of experience operating industrial machinery in a warehouse setting is highly advantageous.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, including regular bending and lifting up to 50 lbs in varying temperature and noisy warehouse conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial driving safety regulations, transport laws, and load securement procedures.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across both digital correspondence and in-person interactions.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, route planning, time management, and resource allocation abilities.
• Shift availability: Local routes run Mon-Fri starting at 6:00 AM, 6:30 AM, or 7:00 AM (8-hour shifts).
• Flexibility to accommodate operational shift adjustments, overtime under an averaging agreement for longer-haul trips, and shift rotations for Saturdays and statutory holidays.