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School Bus Driver

  • ONTARIO
  • On-site
  • Posted Mar 30, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Part-time
Experience level
Entry · 0+ years
Minimum education
High school

Job summary

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Mississauga, 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 again in the afternoon 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 ho…

Job details

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Mississauga, 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 again in the afternoon 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: $23.00/hour starting wage. No experience necessary. We offer training! Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents Additional hours available – charter route opportunities! Up to $2000 School Bus Driver Retention Bonus - Become a driver with us, maintain a minimum of 95% attendance throughout the year and get paid for it! Monday - Friday Casual dress Company events On-site parking 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do 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 FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

What you’ll do

The driver will be responsible for the safe transportation of students, involving early morning before-school pickups and afternoon drop-offs, operating on a split shift schedule. Additional hours may be gained through available trips and charters.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver's license held for a minimum of 3 years; no prior bus driving experience or college degree/high school diploma is required as training is provided. The position is subject to a background check.

Benefits

  • Child-Ride-Along Program
  • Retention Bonus
  • On-site parking
  • Company events

Listed skills

  • Time · Preferred
  • Training · Preferred
  • Retention · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Customer · Preferred
  • discipline · Preferred
  • future · Preferred
  • Operational Excellence · Preferred
  • Process · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Organization · Preferred
  • Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Driving
  • Student Transport
  • Safety Focus
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Integrity
  • Time Management
  • Punctuality

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