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Floater School Bus Driver

@ Student Transportation of Canada

Cold Lake, Alberta

$24.50/hrPart-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Cold Lake Bus Lines is hiring a part-time floater school bus driver to cover routes across its Cold Lake and Bonnyville yards. The work is driving school routes, handling passenger behaviour and completing non-driving duties during scheduled split shifts, Monday to Friday. The posting states $24.50 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 6 hours per day and a $3,000 hiring bonus for existing Class 2S holders.

Pay:

$24.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Drive assigned school bus routes safely in all conditions
  • Manage passenger behaviour and submit misconduct reports
  • Keep an up-to-date route binder
  • Maintain radio contact with dispatch
  • Perform non-driving duties during scheduled hours

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 1 or 2S licence
  • Minimum 2 years commercial driving experience
  • Excellent knowledge of Cold Lake and Bonnyville
  • Clean 10-year commercial driver's abstract
  • Clear criminal record and intervention check

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Employer posting date
2026-08-13
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Experience2+ years
Hours per week30
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
Licences & certificationsClass 1, Class 2S, commercial driver's abstract
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdriving record, criminal record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Full company description

Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

LinkedIn followers
351
People associated on LinkedIn
137
Reported office locations
  • Barrie, CA
Other recorded names
  • Student Transportation of Canada
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No

Student Transportation of Canada is a transportation/trucking/railroad company based out of Canada. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StudentTransportationofCanada

FieldValue
IndustryGround Passenger Transportation
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
Organization typePrivately Held
Open jobs on Jobsy135
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Job description

Floater School Bus Driver

Cold Lake Bus Lines offers an opportunity that is always exciting and allows for routine. We offer free personalized training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.

  • Existing Class 2S licensed drivers are eligible for a $3,000 hiring bonus! Receive $1,500 after three months of employment and the remaining $1,500 after nine months.
  • Competitive wages – $24.50 per hour, guaranteed minimum 6 hours per day
  • Referral, safety, and perfect attendance bonuses
  • Summers, weekends, and holidays off
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Employee recognition programs

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete mandatory wheelchair training
  • Be willing and able to drive any route
  • Perform non-driving duties, as assigned, during scheduled hours
  • Drive safely and responsibly; be prepared for all road and weather conditions
  • Keep an up-to-date route binder
  • Maintain radio contact and use proper radio protocol
  • Be prepared and ready to go at the designated yard location assigned by dispatch; communicate with dispatch at the scheduled time
  • Manage passenger behaviour by quickly and effectively solving problems
  • Submit bus misconducts to the school when necessary
  • Must follow each school board's unique policies and procedures when operating for each school division

Requirements

  • Valid Class 1 or 2S driver's license with a minimum 2 years of commercial driving experience
  • Must be able to demonstrate an excellent knowledge of Cold Lake, Bonnyville and area
  • 10 year commercial driver's abstract
  • Clear criminal record and intervention check

Working Conditions

  • Floater Drivers work a split shift of 6:30 am to 9:30 am and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday (subject to change for route coverage)
  • Floaters must be available to help both Cold Lake and Bonnyville yards when necessary

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