Job Description
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. At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer.
Now Hiring Part Time School Van Drivers for Ottawa, ON. We are looking to hire van drivers in the Eastern side of Ottawa as that is where these routes are located. This would include areas like Rockland, Sarsfield and Orleans. As a First Student Van Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.
No experience as a van driver required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.
Your day will include: - A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
- A guaranteed shift of (4) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
- Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available
School Bus Driver benefits: - $17.60 per hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
- No experience necessary. We offer free training!
For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who: - Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
- Are retirees
- Are looking to jump start a new career
You might be a good fit if you: - Are looking for a part-time schedule
- Enjoy working with students
- Are at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
Get your career on the road with First Student! 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.
We Transport Growing Minds
At First Student, we believe that education offers students and their families the foundation for productive and successful lives. We take great pride in our ability to support education by making sure children have safe, friendly and reliable transportation to and from school.
As the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America, First Student moves more passengers per day than all U.S. airlines combined. We know the value in leveraging our best practices, technologies and processes to deliver quality transportation solutions. What sets us apart is our desire to build close, trusted partnerships with the districts we serve.
We recognize that with every stop, we have the ability to positively impact each student’s day, so they arrive at school ready to learn and be inspired. It’s something we’re committed to doing today, tomorrow, together.
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Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Internship, Second job, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,