School Bus Driver

First Student
Chesapeake, Virginia
$20 an hour
Full-time

First for a reason

First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation.

We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

First things First : Who are we?

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America.

Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry's strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

We are now hiring in Waterdown, Ontario

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

  • $20 / HR starting wage;
  • No experience necessary! We train!
  • Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
  • Child ride along program
  • No nights or weekends

About the Position

  • Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
  • Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
  • Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
  • Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

Qualifications

  • Good verbal communication skills
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid driver's license for at least 1 year
  • Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & Background checks

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance.

First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

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