School Bus Driver - Ontario

Voyago and East Ferris Bus Lines are currently recruiting to fill existing vacancies and for future growth in the Student Transportation division. Now hiring School Bus Drivers for Simcoe, Hanover, Kingston, Ottawa and North Bay.

This is a split shift (approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon), so being CLOSE to our school coverage area is essential.

Your role

Safely transport students within your community to and from school, ensuring a reliable and positive experience each day

Prioritize student safety at all times, including during boarding, transit, and exiting the vehicle

Conduct thorough pre and post trip inspections to ensure the bus remains in proper and safe operating condition

Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the bus, including assisting with fueling and basic upkeep to present a well kept, professional vehicle

Accurately complete daily Hours of Service reports and maintain required documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards

Immediately report any mechanical issues or concerns affecting the safe operation of the vehicle

Address and report any student behaviour issues in a timely and professional manner, following company procedures

Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with safety practices, policies, and regulations

Demonstrate professionalism, patience, and care while fostering a safe and respectful environment for all passengers

Requirements

You are safety-focused

You hold a valid minimum full Ontario G-class driver's license, Preference will be given to B class drivers

You are 21 years of age or over

You possess a clean driving record and a criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening

You have a sound driving knowledge of the locations in this posting

You have the ability to work independently

You are available for the required split shifts of 4-5 hours total, that could run:
Monday - Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 5pm

You possess solid communication skills and must be fluent in English. There will be a pre-hire driving skills and radio communication assessment

You have basic computer skills and can easily navigate Google Maps or a GPS unit

Your location

We offer a competitive hourly driving rate for Big Yellow, starting from $20.70 to $23.00

PLUS there is a $2,000 retention bonus for qualifying drivers - your commitment really PAYS!

You will be compensated for a 3.5 to 4-hour daily minimum (varies per contract) if you drive both the morning and afternoon runs for a full route

Opportunities are available with charters for extra hours

EAP and Perks programs for all drivers

30+ hours per week

The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week consecutively.

Benefits

We offer FREE license upgrade

We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program for part time employees, a great company perks program, a $2000 Retention Bonus based on your attendance, and an Employee Referral Bonus program as well

We are an Award Winning company

As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider

We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives

We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees

We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish

We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions

We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

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