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Title posted on indeed.com - Bus Driver

Posted on December 09, 2024 by Employer details East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd.

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*East Ferris Bus Lines Ltd.* is currently hiring School Bus Drivers for Nipissing out of our Astorville location. 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, servicing 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. *Your Role* 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. *Your Profile* The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications that include, but are not limited to, the following: * Be at least 21 years of age * Provide a clear Criminal Record Search * Meet medical standards * Possess a minimum of a full G class license * Provide a clean driver's abstract * 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 * Ability to work split shifts that reflect transportation requirements for school age children * Have a safety-first philosophy * Have a sound knowledge of the region of the assigned school route and surrounding areas *The Perks:* * 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 is provided. * A Professional Driver Improvement Course approved by the Ministry of Transportation. * First Aid, CPR & Epipen training * Bring your kids to work option available * Referral Bonus Rewarding career with a growing company * Great company culture * 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 comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees (30+ hours weekly) * Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program * Employee Referral Bonus for all staff. * 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 offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group. 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 Melissa Audette, Talent Acquisition Specialist: Melissa.Audette@transdev.com. We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be co