Class 1 or 2 Driver

Class 1 or 2 Driver

Location: Lethbridge, AB

SOUTHLAND 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.

Drivers must be able to demonstrate our Core Values while ensuring our children get Safely Home on a daily basis. We are an employee focused organization that values its people and showcases their skills as Professional Drivers in the communities in which we operate. Employees enjoy fulfilling engagement and working relationships with all levels of management.

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

• Competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
• Modern fleet
• Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
• Free training
• Referral bonuses
• Save on daycare - bring up to two pre-school aged children with you
• 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

Job Description

Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students daily and must be committed to safety and customer service.

As a School Bus Driver, you will work a split shift, driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon, with routes available in-between for anyone looking to pick up extra hours. You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.

Requirements

• Valid class 1 or 2 driver's license preferred
• Five years of driving experience; minimum two years of winter 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