Spare School Bus Driver

Job summary

Spare school bus drivers provide relief coverage by safely transporting students to and from school on various routes. They are responsible for maintaining professional communication and ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.

Job details

Spare School Bus Driver - Flexible Shifts that Suit your Lifestyle Prairie Bus Lines is seeking dedicated Spare School Bus Drivers to join our dynamic team! Hours are flexible and are based on YOUR schedule. Earn extra income by working a few shifts per week while still leaving time to keep other commitments or do the things you enjoy! This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages and professional growth while allowing for work-life balance, perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree! Spare drivers must be comfortable with navigation as they can cover any route. A good knowledge of Drayton Valley and surrounding area is essential. Why You Should Choose Prairie Bus Lines * Flexibility within your personal life – earn extra income on your schedule * Competitive wages and bonuses * Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off * Paid training * Referral and training bonuses * Employee recognition programs Hours of Work Monday to Friday – spare drivers are able to provide their availability in advance and work as little or as often as they like. Spare drivers must be available for at least 10 days and work a minimum of 1 shift per month. Spare drivers are paid according to the route they are covering. This role does offer the possibility of transitioning into a regular part-time position in the future. Job Description Spare School Bus Drivers provide relief coverage when needed and are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Spare Drivers must be able and willing to drive the routes that are available. Successful candidates must be committed to safety and customer service and will possess superior oral and written communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the evening. Requirements * Valid Class 5 driver’s license (training provided to upgrade to a Class 2S) * Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search * Organized, punctual, and reliable * Ability to communicate effectively * Good knowledge of Drayton Valley and surrounding areas and map reading skills * Safe driving record with less than 3 demerits

What you’ll do

Spare school bus drivers provide relief coverage by safely transporting students to and from school on various routes. They are responsible for maintaining professional communication and ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Class 5 driver's license and be willing to upgrade to a Class 2S, with a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search. Applicants should possess strong navigation skills, map reading abilities, and a safe driving record with fewer than 3 demerits.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Bonuses • Paid training • Referral bonuses • Training bonuses • Employee recognition programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Navigation
• Map reading
• Customer service
• Oral communication
• Written communication
• Safety compliance
• Time management
• Reliability
• Safe Driving
• Map Reading
• Valid Driver's License
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Entrepreneurship

Job areas

• Transportation
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• School Bus Driver
• Bus Driver
• Bus and Tram Drivers
• Bus Drivers, School