School Bus Driver - $500 Hiring Bonus Available for existing Class 1 or 2 Drivers!

Location: Lethbridge, AB

SOUTHLAND Transportation is pleased to be providing student transportation services in Lethbridge starting in 2021.  We take pride in hiring locally and are currently seeking dedicated and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join our team! This is an essential role that offers job security, a flexible schedule and allows you to make a difference on the front line by transporting our children to school safely.

We are currently offering a $500 hiring bonus for existing Class 1 or 2 drivers.  Receive $250 on your first pay and the remaining $250 following probation.

The health and safety of our employees and passengers has always been our top priority. In response to COVID-19, we have implemented the following additional safety protocols:

• Safe and distanced interview process including virtual interviews and online onboarding
• Personal protective equipment provided
• Buses assigned to one driver wherever possible for fewer touch points
• Thorough wipe down of all high contact areas in the workplace (including buses) to be completed twice daily
• Sanitizing bus interiors with Health Canada-approved disinfectant
• Hand sanitizer stations in offices

This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company that offers competitive wages, professional growth, and work-life balance. This opportunity is perfect for existing School Bus Drivers in the area, stay-at-home parents, or entrepreneurs/retirees!

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

• Competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
• Modern fleet
• Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
• Free training
• Referral bonuses
• Save on daycare - bring up to two pre-school aged children with you
• Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
• Mentorship program, professional development, employee engagement opportunities, and a chance to advance in a growing company
• Employee engagement and improvement sessions
• Nationally recognized professional driver training program

Hours of Work

• Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekends
• Split shifts (approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon)

Job Description

As a School Bus Driver, you will be driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.

Requirements

• Valid Class 2S driver’s license (will provide license upgrade training from Class 5)
• Five years of driving experience; minimum two years of winter driving experience in Canada
• 5-year driver’s abstract
• Must have a safe driving record
• Undergo drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks