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School Bus Driver

@ Southland Transportation Ltd.

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Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

$25.29/hrPart-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Southland Transportation Ltd. is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers for split shifts of about two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon during the school year. The role offers a $25.29 hourly wage, free training, a modern fleet, and July and August off. Monday to Friday with no mandatory nights or weekends.

Pay:

$25.29 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Drive school bus routes in the morning and afternoon
  • Transport children safely to and from school
  • Follow school year schedule with July and August off

Requirements summary:

  • Valid Class 2 driver's licence (Class 5 upgrade training provided)
  • Minimum 5 years of driving experience
  • Clean 5-year driver's abstract
  • Pass drug, alcohol, criminal record and vulnerable sector checks

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-06-19
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-30

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Experience5+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer none
Licences & certificationsClass 2B, Class 5, Vulnerable sector clearance
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checksdrug and alcohol, criminal record, vulnerable sector, references, driving record
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus, Paid training

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Job description

School Bus Driver

SOUTHLAND Transportation is 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.

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!

New hires are eligible for a training completion bonus! Existing Class 2B license holders (not currently driving for the HRCE) are eligible for a $2,000 bonus ($1,000 upon completing training and $1,000 following 3 months of employment). All other license classes are eligible for a $1,000 bonus paid on the same schedule as above.

Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND

  • Competitive wages ($25.29 per hour), bonuses, and flexibility within your personal life
  • Modern fleet
  • Evenings, weekends, school holidays (Christmas, Spring Break etc.) and summers off
  • Free training
  • Referral bonuses
  • Employee recognition programs such as long service awards, safety awards, employee recognition banquets
  • Mentorship program, professional development, and a chance to advance in a growing company
  • Employee engagement and improvement sessions
  • Nationally recognized professional driver training program
  • Employee recognition, staff BBQs, and a great family-oriented company culture

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 2 driver’s license (will provide license upgrade training from Class 5)
  • Minimum 5 years of driving experience
  • 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

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