Posted 3 months ago
School Bus Driver
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Drumheller, Alberta
Overview
Pacific Western Transportation, operating as SOUTHLAND Transportation, is hiring part-time school bus drivers for daily student routes during the school year. The work runs in morning and afternoon windows of about 4-6 hours a day, with paid Class 2 training provided and a $28.12 hourly wage plus bonuses. Summers, weekends and holidays are off.
Pay:
$28.12 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Safely transport students on an assigned route each school day
- Work morning (6:30-9:30 am) and afternoon (2:00-6:00 pm) routes
- Maintain a strong focus on safety and customer service
Requirements summary:
- Valid Class 1 or 2 licence with S endorsement, or Class 5 (non-GDL) licence
- Safe driving record with no more than 3 demerits
- Clear criminal record
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 25 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Vehicle, School |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer none |
| Licences & certifications | S endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Perks mentioned | Signing bonus, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Pacific Western Transportation
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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Full company description
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 164
- Reported office locations
- 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
- Specialties
- People Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Buses
- Transportation
- Employee Transportation
- Student Transportation
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Transit Transportation
- and Public Transit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | People TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 121 |
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School Bus Driver - Offering Paid Training and a Hiring Bonus!
Applicants with Class 1 or 2 Driver's License and S Endorsement will be fast tracked; applicants with a Class 5 driver's license will be accepted for our extended Class 2 training program.
Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND
SOUTHLAND offers an opportunity that is always exciting and allows for routine. We offer paid training, competitive wages, bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life.
- Part-time hours, 4-6 hours a day. Perfect for a stay-at-home parent, entrepreneur, or retiree!
- Paid Class 2 training with a $1,000 sign-on bonus; receive $500 three months after completing your first run and the remaining $500 after nine months!
- Competitive wages – earn $28.12 per hour, with the opportunity to earn more by taking on additional routes
- Bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you
- Referral and Safety bonuses
- Summers, weekends, and holidays off
- Opportunity for advancement
- Employee recognition programs
- Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home
Job Description
SOUTHLAND Transportation is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers to join our team! Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students on a daily basis and must be committed to safety and customer service.
You will be assigned a route that falls between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the evening. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August.
Requirements
- Valid Class 1 or 2 driver's with S endorsement or Class 5 (Non-GDL) driver's license (PAID Class 2 training provided)
- Safe driving record with no more than 3 demerits
- Clear Criminal Record
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