What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spare School Bus Driver position at First Student | First Transit?
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.
Transco is now hiring Spare School Bus Drivers in Burnside, NS
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
- $22.78/HR starting wage; depending on experience
- No experience necessary! We train!
- FREE Training
- Hours are not guaranteed as driver starts out position as a spare driver
- Additional hours may available depending on route and experience
- Child ride along program may be available - speak to Manager for details
- No nights or weekend
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
- Must be physically fit as you may need to lift children and be able to move and tie down wheel
chairs which will require you to bend, kneel and stretch, push and pull
Qualifications
- Good verbal communication skills
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license for at least 2 years
- Patience, Caring, attention to detail and communication skills are a must
- Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & Background checks
- You must provide your driving abstract from Access Nova Scotia
- Pass a medical for a class 2 license
- Completion of two tests at Access Nova Scotia before taking your road test for your class 2B license
Apply today to join our team!
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. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.
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