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First Student

School Bus Driver

Sarnia, ON

CA$22.44/hr

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Sarnia, ON As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You ...

First Student

School Bus Driver

Sarnia, ON · On-site

CA$22.44/hr

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Sarnia, ON As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You ...

First Student

School Bus Driver

Wallaceburg, ON · On-site

$22.44/hr

We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver. School Bus Driver benefits: * Pay Details: Dependent on ...

Tim Hortons

Team Member

Forest, ON

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter, or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

Tim Hortons

Team Member

Bright's Grove, ON · On-site

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter, or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

Tim Hortons

Team Member

Forest, ON · On-site

CA$15.60 - CA$16.55/hr

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter, or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

Tim Hortons

Team Member

Bright's Grove, ON · On-site

CA$16.60 - CA$17.60/hr

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter, or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

Tim Hortons

Production Team Member

Forest, ON · On-site

CA$16.20 - CA$17.20/hr

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

Acosta

Retail Merchandiser

Sarnia, ON · On-site

Merchandising is the first step of an exciting career path with Premium. Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and ...

Acosta

Retail Merchandiser

Sarnia, ON

Merchandising is the first step of an exciting career path with Premium. Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and ...

Tim Hortons

Baker

Sarnia, ON

Whether you are the very first person our guests encounter, or produce the best loved bakery items that our guests come to enjoy, you will have the opportunity to deliver and create exceptional guest ...

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School Bus Driver

Sarnia, ON

First Student
School and Employee Bus Transportation • 10K+ employees
Learn more about First Studentexternal

CA$22.44/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

First Student rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

First Student

Based on 321 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6.2

Company rating compared to similar companies: 6.2 out of 10

Education support services average

Based on 2,886 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at First Student

  • 89%

    89% of students say it’s good

    of students say it’s good

  • 88%

    88% say they enjoy their job

    say they enjoy their job

  • 87%

    87% of parents and care-givers say it’s good

    of parents and care-givers say it’s good

Featured by First Student, based on 321 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Sarnia, ON

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

  • A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.
  • No working nights or weekends unless you want to.
  • Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Driver benefits:

  • $22.44/hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
  • No experience necessary. We offer training!
  • Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents
  • Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

  • Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
  • Have military experience.
  • Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
  • Are retirees.
  • Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

  • Are looking for a part-time schedule.
  • Enjoy working with students.
  • Are at least 21 years old.
  • Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to background check

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.

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.

Working at First Student

Perks for frontline workers

From First Student, via Breakroom

  • Competitive pay and paid training

  • Paid holidays, sick time, and paid time off

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage options

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Career advancement opportunities, including operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues

  • Community impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families

About First Student, in their own words

From First Student

At First Student, we are a team of 66,800 employees dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and efficient student transportation. As the leading student transportation provider in North America, we operate over 530+ locations across the U.S. and Canada. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggie’s Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation, helping create and implement the advanced training, technology, and transportation solutions our industry has to offer. Our company’s history is rooted in industry innovation, operational excellence, and a shared commitment to putting students first.

Company values

From First Student

• Focus on safety: Safety is at the heart of everything we do

• Foster teamwork: Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, and champion diversity and inclusion

• Care for our students: Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

• Surpass customer expectations: Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

• Set the highest standards: Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

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