Full-Time Bus Driver in Toronto
Job Description
About Us
First Student provides safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation services that help school districts focus on providing students with the best possible education. Our customized approach and industry-leading solutions ensure that students get a safe start to each school day. We deliver peace of mind for school officials, parents and caregivers by developing local partnerships that help build strong communities.
For more than a century, we’ve provided industry-leading transportation services by emphasizing the relationship with our customer and putting students first. We work closely with school officials to understand their unique challenges, developing solutions that save money, improve safety, drive efficiency and provide peace of mind. We are dedicated to providing exceptional services today that help create a better tomorrow. Job Description
FIRST STUDENT, North America’s largest & leading school bus company is training and hiring steady part-time School Bus Drivers
As a Steady Part-time First Student School Bus Driver, you can earn a steady income supplement without having to work nights, weekends, holidays or school breaks. This means you can have the whole summer off. Sometimes summer work is available, but it is not mandatory. If you enjoy driving and working with children, and if the schedule suits your lifestyle, this just might be the perfect, secure, steady part-time job for you.
Professional experience is not required. We provide FREE training.
We are most interested in hiring dependable, caring people, who like dealing with the public and helping children, who are truly committed to SAFETY and who understand the importance of following the rules.
Many of our drivers are stay-at-home moms or dads, recent retirees, and people with flexible home-based businesses.
Generally, openings are for full-size school buses, but some locations also have smaller school buses & vans, as well as wheelchair school purposes vehicles and wheelchair / smaller vehicle opportunities. All vehicles are automatic and extremely well-maintained.
Hours of Work: Approximately 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (September to June) on school days only (exact times will vary depending on school hours and individual routes.
YOU WILL:
Safely drive students to and from school, following a prescribed route, on a daily basis during the school year.
Perform daily vehicle circle check safety inspections.
Communicate clearly and interact with parents, school employees, passengers, co-workers & the general public in a courteous, professional manner.
Enjoy a safe, friendly respectful working environment as part of a world-class organization where opportunities abound.
YOU MUST:
Meet the minimum age requirements to hold a school bus driver’s licence in your province (and company standard minimum 21 years of age).
Have at least 3 years of driving experience, with at least 1 of those years in North America.
Hold a valid (non-probationary) driver’s licence for the province in which you are applying.
Possess a very good driving record.
Communicate clearly in English or French (depending on the area and school district requirements).
Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed Medical examination.
Undergo drug testing, a criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and other background checks with satisfactory results.
Not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
If you or someone you know would like to enquire further about becoming a part-time School Bus Driver with First Student, or to apply, please call 1-877-914-KIDS or email canadajobs@firstgroup.com
You can also pre-apply online at www.firststudentinc.ca
First Student is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Aboriginal peoples and members of a visible minority.
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How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.firststudentinc.ca/employment/open-positionsWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply bu>t only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.