School Bus Driver - $1,000 Hiring Bonus!
- Wetaskiwin, AB
- On-site
- Posted Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
Spare school bus drivers provide relief coverage by safely transporting students to and from school. They are responsible for navigating various routes while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.
Job details
School Bus Driver - $1,000 Hiring Bonus! Prairie Bus Lines 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. New hires are currently eligible for a $1,000 hiring bonus – receive $500 three months after driving your first run and the remaining $500 after nine months. Why You Should Choose Prairie Prairie Bus Lines offers paid training, competitive wages, 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 * Competitive wages with the opportunity to take on additional work * Bring your preschool-aged children to work with you * Referral bonuses * Summers, weekends, and holidays off * Employee recognition programs Job Description Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students daily and must be committed to safety and customer service. As a School Bus Driver, you will work a split shift, driving approximately 2 hours in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon. 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 afternoon. Drivers work during the school year and are given time off in July and August. Requirements * Valid Class 5 (non-GDL) driver's license (PAID Class 2 training provided) * Safe driving record with less than 3 demerits * Clear criminal record and vulnerable sector search #ZRLP
What you’ll do
Spare school bus drivers provide relief coverage by safely transporting students to and from school. They are responsible for navigating various routes while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license and be willing to upgrade to a Class 2S. A clear criminal record, vulnerable sector search, and a safe driving record with fewer than 3 demerits are mandatory.
Benefits
• Competitive wages • Bonuses • Paid training • Referral bonuses • Training bonuses • Employee recognition programs
Listed skills
- Time management · Preferred
- Customer service · Preferred
- written communication · Preferred
- Organization · Preferred
- Reliability · Preferred
- Safety Compliance · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Navigation
- Map reading
- Customer service
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Safety compliance
- Driving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Organization
- Safe Driving
- Map Reading
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Entrepreneurship
Job areas
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Education
- School Bus Driver
- Bus Driver
- Bus and Tram Drivers
- Bus Drivers, School