School Bus Driver

Job summary

Safely transport students to and from school and activities while supervising boarding and unloading. Maintain order on the bus, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and communicate effectively with parents and school staff.

Job details

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Thompson, MB WE ARE NOW OFFERING A $2000 NEW HIRE BONUS FOR CLASS 1 or CLASS 2 LICENSED DRIVERS! * We will pay you a $800 bonus to complete training with us! As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students’ days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available. No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! 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 experience and qualifications Hourly Rate: $23.40 per hour Part-time, flexible schedule: You will drive both a morning and afternoon route Monday to Friday. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required. Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada! Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues. Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families. Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services. Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum. Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents. Casual dress Company events On-site parking Your day as a School Bus Driver will include: Safely transport students to and from school and activities. Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids. Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits). Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary. Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards. Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays. Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills. School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For: Retirees looking for supplemental income Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work Veterans transitioning into civilian roles Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job People who enjoy working with children You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you: Are at least 21 years old Have a valid driver’s license for at least 1 year Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off Enjoy working with students Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as: Valid Commercial License History driving with ride share companies or taxi services Previous experience as a teacher, commercial driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate. *Bonus Expires September 30th 2026 Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. 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.

What you’ll do

Safely transport students to and from school and activities while supervising boarding and unloading. Maintain order on the bus, conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and communicate effectively with parents and school staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license for at least one year. No prior experience is necessary as expert training is provided.

Benefits

• New hire bonus • Training bonus • Employee assistance program • Employee discount program • Child ride-along program • On-site parking • Company events

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial driving
• Student supervision
• Vehicle inspection
• Safety compliance
• Customer service
• Communication
• Leadership
• Time management
• Traffic law adherence
• Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections
• Support Services
• Commercial Driving
• Parent Communication
• Valid Driver's License
• Working With Children
• Brakes
• Management
• Customer Service
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Innovation
• Mobility Aid
• Operational Maintenance
• Tires
• Safety Standards
• Loading And Unloading

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety
• School Bus Driver
• Bus Driver
• Bus and Tram Drivers
• Bus Drivers, School