School Bus Driver - $3,000 Hiring Bonus Offered!
School Bus Drivers are primarily responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school according to established routes and schedules. This essential role involves adhering to safety protocols while ensuring a positive experience for the passengers.
- On-site
- Nakina, ON
- Posted Mar 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
School Bus Driver - $3,000 Hiring Bonus Offered! SOUTHLAND 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 by transporting our children to school safely. SOUTHLAND is currently offering a $3,000 hiring bonus for all new School Bus Drivers! This will be paid out in three payments of $1,000 (3 months, 6 months and 9 months). Why You Should Choose SOUTHLAND * Competitive wages, bonuses and flexibility within your personal life * Evenings, weekends, holidays and summers off * Save on daycare - bring up to two preschool-aged children to work with you * Employee recognition programs * Recognition as a community hero who helps to ensure everyone gets Safely Home Hours of Work * Monday to Friday - no mandatory nights or weekend work * This is a 5-hour route from Nakina to Geraldton * Additional lunch runs and charter work are also available Job Description School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school. Successful candidates must be committed to safety and customer service and will possess superior oral and written communication skills. Routes fall between the hours of 6:30 am - 9:30 am in the morning and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the afternoon. Requirements * Valid Class B driver’s license preferred (training provided to upgrade from a Class G) * 3-year driver’s abstract with safe driving record * Undergo and pass a Ministry prescribed medical examination, drug and alcohol testing, criminal record search, vulnerable sector clearance and reference checks This posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not used during the hiring process. #ZRLP
What you’ll do
School Bus Drivers are primarily responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school according to established routes and schedules. This essential role involves adhering to safety protocols while ensuring a positive experience for the passengers.
Requirements
Successful candidates must possess a commitment to safety and customer service, along with superior communication skills. Key requirements include holding a valid Class B license (or being willing to train from Class G), providing a 3-year safe driving abstract, and passing medical, drug/alcohol, criminal record, and reference checks.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Bonuses • Flexibility • Evenings off • Weekends off • Holidays off • Summers off • Daycare savings (bring up to two preschool-aged children) • Employee recognition programs
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Safety-minded
- Customer Service
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Driving
Job areas
- Transportation
- Education
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week