What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Service/School Bus Driver position at First Student | First Transit?
Join our team in Fort Frances, ON as a School Bus Driver/Maintenance Service role!
We offer Free School Bus License Training!
We are looking for a Full Time School Bus Driver/Maintenance Service person in Fort Frances, ON to safely transport some extremely precious cargo. A special job requires special people which is why we need part- time drivers with a strong commitment to safety and customer service who genuinely care for children because it’s the relationships that make this career more rewarding than regular jobs.
That is exactly why our drivers say this is “lots of-freedom, life-changing, love-what-you-do” line of work!
You’ll enjoy:
- FREE TRAINING
- COMPETITIVE WAGES
- Nights and Weekends Off
- Supplement your income
- Benefits package with full medical and dental plans
- Freedom of being out on the open road (No desk work!)
- Making a real difference in the lives of the families and children you serve
You’ll be responsible for:
- Safely transporting students to/ from school and activities on time
- Performing pre/post- trip vehicle inspections to ensure optimal vehicle safety
- Ensuring students’ safety while boarding and exiting buses and crossing streets
- Attending paid monthly in-service safety training
- Assists in scheduled and emergency maintenance to fleet in accordance with established practices under a mechanic’s supervision.
- Assists in performing emergency road breakdown repairs. May provide trouble shooting advice to vehicle operators.
- Performs repairs and assists in the maintenance of buildings and property.
- Maintains records of maintenance performed, parts and supplies used.
- Ensures vehicle operators have access to necessary supplies such as fuel, oil, and other fluids.
- May assist in inclement weather in ensuring fleet starts and is in proper condition to meet service hours.
- Maintains clean and safe workplace.
- Ensures chemicals are stored in accordance with WHMIS requirements and procedures. Ensures compliance with environmental and occupational safety and health requirements. Maintains adequate security precautions for facility, fleet, tools, and equipment under their care.
- Attends all Safety and Maintenance training as required for maintenance personnel.
- Performs all other job duties as assigned.
- Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards.
To qualify, you will:
- Meet the minimum age requirements to hold a school bus driver’s license in your province (and company standard minimum 21 years of age).
- Have at least 3 years of driving experience (at least 1 in North America).
- Hold a valid (non-probationary) driver's license and a very good driving record.
- Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed Medical examination, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and other background checks.
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We encourage applications from women, persons with a disability, Indigenous peoples and members of a visible minority. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all. First is committed to providing reasonable accommodation at all stages of the hiring process and encourage all applicants who may require such accommodation to let us know.
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