Job Title and Location
Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - HRM area ( Halifax, NS) NOW OFFERING $2500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR 2B LICENSE DRIVERS
About the Role
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.
Schedule
As a School Bus Driver, you will drive both a morning and afternoon route Monday to Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
Benefits
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
- Hourly Rate: $26.61 per hour
- 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 bonuses
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Career Advancement Opportunities
Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Responsibilities
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.
Who We're Looking 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
Candidate Requirements
- Are at least 21 years old
- Have a full cl.5 license for at least 1 year
- Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
- Enjoy working with students
Desired Experience
- 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.
Perks and Conditions
**Safety bonus conditions apply. See location for details.
About First Student
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 & Values
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.
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