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Spare School Bus Driver

@ First Student

Peace River, Alberta

$26.70/hrPart-time
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Overview

First Student is hiring spare part-time school bus drivers in Peace River, Alberta. The work covers before-school pickup and after-school drop-off on a split shift, Monday to Friday, with optional charter hours. No prior bus driving experience is required because training is provided, and a background check applies.

Pay:

$26.70 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Transport students safely before and after school
  • Complete morning pickup and afternoon drop-off routes
  • Operate school bus on split shift schedule
  • Take optional charter and trip assignments

Requirements summary:

  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Hold a valid driver's licence for at least 3 years
  • Pass a background check
  • Enjoy working with students

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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-13
Source record updated
2026-11-03

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record
Encouraged to applyVeterans, Older workers, Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people
Perks mentionedTransit support

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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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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

Now Hiring Spare Part Time School Bus Drivers for Peace River, AB

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

  • A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.

  • No working nights or weekends unless you want to.

  • Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Driver benefits:

  • $26.70 per hour wage

  • No experience necessary. We offer training!

  • Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents

  • Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!

  • Monday - Friday

  • Casual dress

  • Company events

  • On-site parking

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

  • Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.

  • Have military experience.

  • Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.

  • Are retirees.

  • Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

  • Are looking for a part-time schedule.

  • Enjoy working with students.

  • Are at least 21 years old.

  • Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to background check

Apply today to join our team!

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.

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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