Van Driver

Van Driver


Company
First Student
Location
Ottawa, ON
Job Type
Part-time
Via
via First Student

Job Description
Now Hiring Part Time School Van Drivers in Ottawa, ON

We are looking to hire van drivers for our routes on the East side of Ottawa. These areas can include Sarsfield, Orleans, Rockland and more!

Why join as a Van Driver? For many reasons
• $17.60/HR starting wage
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Hours guarantee
• No nights or weekends

About the Van Driver Position
• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

Van Driver Qualifications
• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Have a full G license for at least 1 year
• Subject to background check

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.

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