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Occasional Driver

@ First Student

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Cornwall, Ontario

$22.50/hrPart-time
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Overview

First Student is hiring an occasional school bus driver in Cornwall, Ontario, on a part-time basis. The work is driving students to and from school along set routes, with pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and help for students boarding and exiting. The posting states a $22.50 per hour starting wage, a guaranteed hours minimum, no nights or weekends, and free training.

Pay:

$22.50 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Drive students to and from school safely
  • Complete pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
  • Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus
  • Use route guidance technology during daily routes

Requirements summary:

  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid driver's licence for at least 1 year
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Pass a Ministry medical examination and background checks

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school bus
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Employer posting date
2026-10-20
First seen by our source
2026-10-21
Source record updated
2026-10-21

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, School
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsMinistry medical examination
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedPaid training

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Caring for students is our first priority.

Full company description

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories. What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs? Our partnerships: We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community. Our engagement: We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner. Our people: Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service. Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®

LinkedIn followers
87,915
People associated on LinkedIn
17,995
Reported office locations
  • 191 Rosa Parks St, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, US
Business categories
  • Transportation
Other recorded names
  • First Student
Specialties
  • Full Turn-key Contracting
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Route Optimization with First Planning Solutions
  • Management Services
  • Bus Maintenance
  • Pre-owned Bus Sales
  • School Bus Rentals
  • School Bus Driver
  • CDL Driver
  • Electric School Buses
  • Fleet Electrification
  • Infrastructure
  • EV School Buses
  • Consulting
  • Training
  • Safety
  • and Improving Student's Transportation Experience
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Reported total investment
0

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As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories. What makes First Student the right…

FieldValue
IndustrySchool and Employee Bus Services
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersCincinnati, Ohio
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesFull Turn-key ContractingGlobal Positioning SystemsRoute Optimization with First Planning SolutionsManagement ServicesBus MaintenancePre-owned Bus SalesSchool Bus RentalsSchool Bus DriverCDL DriverElectric School Buses
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Job description

First Student is now hiring an Occasional School Bus Driver in Cornwall, ON

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

$22.50/HR starting wage; depending on experience
No experience necessary! We train!
Free Training
Hours guarantee
Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
Child ride along program
No nights or weekend

About the Position

Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

Qualifications

Good verbal communication skills
At least 21 years old
Valid driver's license for at least 1 year
Undergo & pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination & Background checks

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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