School Bus Driver
Location : Regional Municipality of Halifax, NS
SOUTHLAND Transportation is currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team. This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely.
This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, professional growth, and work-life balance.
This opportunity is perfect for existing School Bus Drivers in the area, stay-at-home parents, or entrepreneurs / retirees!
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
- Competitive wages ($22.80 - $24.49 per hour), bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
- Modern fleet
- Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
- Free training
- $250 training completion bonus
- Referral bonuses
- Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
- Mentorship program, professional development, employee engagement opportunities, and a chance to advance in a growing company
- Employee engagement and improvement sessions
- Nationally recognized professional driver training program
- Advanced driver education in our Mobile Training Unit Simulator
- School Bus Roadeos, staff BBQs, and a great family-oriented company culture
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekends
- Split shifts (approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon)
Job Description
As a School Bus Driver you will be driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.
Requirements
- Valid Class 2 driver's license (will provide license upgrade training from Class 5)
- Two years minimum of driving experience in Canada
- 5-year driver's abstract
- Must have a safe driving record
- Undergo drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks