School Bus Driver

Now hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in North York & Etobicoke, ON. As a School Bus Driver, you'll play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You'll 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 provide expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student driver. ## Compensation & Benefits - Pay depends on experience and qualifications. Daily Rate: $88.40 per day. - Drive both a morning and afternoon route Monday to Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required. - Career advancement opportunities into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across over 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada! - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): counseling and support services. - Employee Discount Program on various products and services. - Guaranteed minimum hours – get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum. - Child Ride - Along Program – perfect for working parents. - Safety and/or Attendance bonuses (conditions apply). - Casual dress, company events, on-site parking. ## Your Day as a School Bus Driver - 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 This Job Is Perfect 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 ## What You Need - At least 21 years old - A full G license for at least 3 years - A part-time schedule and summers off - Enjoy working with students Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as: a valid Commercial License, experience driving with ride share companies or taxi services, or previous work as a teacher, commercial driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service/retail associate. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. 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 daily. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our mission: Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so students are ready to achieve their full potential. Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

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