School Bus Driver (Part Time) - Ottawa WEST
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Working hours
- 20-25 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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:
Your profile
Your location
By joining the *Voyago Student Transportation team in Ottawa West, you'll find
The Perks:
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.
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
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
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.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Safely transport students to and from school, ensuring their safety while boarding and exiting the bus. Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, and help fuel and maintain the cleanliness of the bus.
Requirements
Applicants must be at least 21, hold a valid Ontario G-class driver's licence (B-class preferred), and have a clean driving record and criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening. They need knowledge of Ottawa West, the ability to work independently, solid communication skills, and availability for weekday split shifts; candidates also complete driving and radio communication assessments.
Skills
- Safe Driving
- Student Safety
- Vehicle Inspections
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Knowledge Of Ottawa West
- Independent Work
- Communication
- Radio Communication
- Time Management
Benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay
- Retention Bonus
- Free License Upgrade
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Company Perks Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package For Full-Time Employees
- Charter Work Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Carmen Challenger
Hiring contact email
carmen.challenger@voyago.ca
Categories
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- School Bus Driver
- Student Transportation
- B-Class Driver's Licence
- Clean Driving Record
- Criminal Record Search
- Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Pre-Trip Inspection
- Post-Trip Inspection
- Vehicle Safety
- Radio Communication
- Driving Skills Assessment
- Split Shifts
- Ottawa West
- Student Safety
- Charter Services