School Bus Driver

East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd. is always on the lookout for qualified drivers and is currently recruiting for School Bus Drivers.

We’re hiring dynamic, high achievers looking to be Difference Makers within the industry. East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd continues to focus on our commitment to employee success with an emphasis on training and supporting our drivers, while encouraging them to develop skills that lead to successful careers in the growing industry of Transportation.

East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd. is a third-generation school transportation company.

We have been proudly serving the Nipissing Parry Sound Student Transportation Service and our four local school boards since our inception in 1977. We are a family run business employing 90 employees and service Astorville, Bonfield, Callander, Corbeil, North Bay, Powassan, and Trout Creek.

East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd believes in the strength of our people and remains committed to our promise of performance to our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate.

Primary Responsibilities

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting what we call “the most precious cargo” to and from school while ensuring students’ safety while boarding and exiting buses. School Bus Drivers are also responsible for performing pre/post- trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety, documenting and reporting according to provincial and company regulations, and complying with company and provincial regulations, laws and policies.

Requirements Knowledge & Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be at least 21 years of age Possess clean driving record and Criminal Record Search
• Meet medical standards
• Possess a minimum of a full G class license
• Great customer service and communication skills in order to interact with passengers, parents, school employees, co-workers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently
• Have a safety-first philosophy
• Have a sound knowledge of the region of the assigned school route and surrounding areas

We offer:

• Competitive wage: $18.50 to $19.70/hour route rate with minimum hours guarantee
• All in-class and on road training required in order to Pass a Ministry of Transportation Driver Examination or obtain a certificate of competence from a recognized authority by passing a vision screening, knowledge test and a driving test in a bus of appropriate size.
• A Professional Driver Improvement Course approved by the Ministry of Transportation.
• First Aid, CPR & Epipen training
• Become a member of a successful local family business paired with great corporate support
• Bring your kids to work option available
• Referral Bonus Rewarding career with a growing company
• Great company culture

Sound interesting?

If you think you have what it takes or want to learn more about this incredible opportunity to become a professional driver and serve your community, please apply herein and direct enquiries to Karen O'Gorman, Talent Acquisition Specialist.

We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $18.50-$19.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• driving: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G driver's license (required)

Work Location: In person