Part Time School Bus Driver - Ottawa WEST

Job summary

Safely transport students to and from school while ensuring their safety during boarding and exiting. Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain the cleanliness and fueling of the bus.

Job details

Voyago is currently recruiting to fill an existing vacancy for School Bus Drivers for our Ottawa locations. (Stittsville, Dunrobin, Kanata, Barrhaven, Nepean and west end of Ottawa) This is a split shift (2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon) so being CLOSE to our school coverage area is essential. Your role: You are responsible for safely transporting what we call "the most precious cargo" to and from school Ensure students' safety while boarding and exiting buses Be responsible for performing pre/post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety Help fuel and maintain the cleanliness of the bus. #OTW #INDSCHOOL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAe3cmPI6yU Requirements Your profile You are safety focused You hold a valid minimum full Ontario G class drivers license, Preference will be given to B class drivers You are 21 years of age or over You possess clean driving record and criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening You have a sound knowledge of the Ottawa West region and surrounding areas You have the ability to work independently You are available for the required split shifts of 4-5 hours total, that could run: Monday - Friday between 6:30am - 9:30am and 1:30pm - 5pm You possess solid communication skills. There will be a pre-hire driving skills and radio communication assessment Your location By joining the *Voyago Student Transportation team in Ottawa West, you'll find We offer a competitive hourly driving rate $23.50 per hour PLUS there is a $2000 retention bonus for qualifying drivers - your commitment really PAYS! You will be compensated for a 4 hour minimum daily split if you take the morning and afternoon for a full route Opportunities are available with charters for extra hours EAP and Perks programs for all drivers The FT full comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week. Most routes are 20-25 hours per week Benefits The Perks: We offer FREE license upgrade We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program for part time employees, a great company perks program, a $2000 Retention Bonus based on your attendance, and an Employee Referral Bonus program as well We are an Award Winning company As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group. Sounds interesting? Please apply here, or send your resume directly to Carmen Challenger, Talent Acquisition Specialist at carmen.challenger@voyago.ca Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview. Voyago Transdev's Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage. We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Safely transport students to and from school while ensuring their safety during boarding and exiting. Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain the cleanliness and fueling of the bus.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old with a valid Ontario G class driver's license (B class preferred) and a clean driving and criminal record. Requires availability for split shifts and sound knowledge of the Ottawa West region.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly driving rate • Retention bonus • Free license upgrade • Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Company perks program • Employee Referral Bonus program

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Safe Driving
• Vehicle Inspection
• Student Safety
• Communication Skills
• Radio Communication
• Time Management
• Route Navigation

Job areas

• Transportation
• Education
• Security & Safety