School Van Driver

Job Description : First for a reason :

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 to safely transport some extremely precious cargo. A special job requires special people which is why we need drivers with a strong commitment to safety and customer service who genuinely care for children because it's the relationships that make this career more rewarding than regular jobs.

At First Student, our Van Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve. They are committed to safety, customer service and have genuine, caring attitudes for children.

We are your friends, family, and neighbors!

We are proud to offer :

• Competitive Starting Wage
• No evenings or weekends
• Flexible Hours
• Able to keep van parked at home
• Paid insurance and gas

Major responsibilities will be to :

• Safely transporting students to / from school and activities on time
• Performing pre / post- trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process
• Ensuring students' safety while boarding and exiting buses
• Attend required in-safety training

Requirements :

• Good verbal communication skills
• Must be fluent in English and / or French
• Full G Class License
• 21 years old and older
• Must be able to provide a clean abstract and pass a background check

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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