School Van Driver Job Listing at First Student Canada in Ottawa, ON (Job ID 139271356578439878)

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.

We are looking for Part-Time School Van Drivers in Ottawa, ON. A special job requires special people which is why we need part- time drivers with a strong commitment to safety and customer service who genuinely care for passengers because it's the relationships that make this career more rewarding than regular jobs.

That is exactly why our drivers say this is“lots ­of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do” line of work!

  You'll enjoy:

• FREE TRAINING
• COMPETITIVE WAGES 
• Nights and Weekends Off
• Supplement your income with your part-time job
• Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
• Making a real difference in the lives of those you serve

You'll be responsible for:

• Safely transporting customers to/ from their destinations on time
• Performing pre/post- trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety
• Ensuring passenger safety while boarding and exiting buses and crossing streets
• Having or being able to obtain a Class 4 License – we reimburse for any costs associated

To qualify, you will:

• Meet the company standard minimum 21 years of age
• Previous experience with the vulnerable sector is preferred
• Possess ability to navigate through the service area using maps or on-board directional equipment
• Have strong customer service and communication skills
• Have at least 3 years of driving experience (at least 1 in North America).
• Hold a valid (non-probationary) driver's license and a very good driving record.
• Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed Medical examination, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and other background checks.

First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services. We operate in 460 locations across the US and Canada, working with school districts to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation for five million students per school day. We employ more than 48,000 people and operate and maintain over 43,000 buses.

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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