School Bus Driver Woodstock

Buckle Up! Voyago is Hiring Casual School Bus Drivers in Woodstock! We are currently seeking spare drivers in Woodstock to support coverage for existing routes and to assist with future route opportunities!

Your role:

• Safely transport students within your community to and from school, ensuring a reliable and positive experience each day.
• Prioritise student safety at all times, including during boarding, transit, and exiting the vehicle.
• Conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus remains in proper and safe operating condition.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the bus, including assisting with fueling and basic upkeep to present a well-kept, professional vehicle.
• Accurately complete daily Hours of Service reports and maintain required documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Immediately report any mechanical issues or concerns affecting the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Address and report any student behaviour issues in a timely and professional manner, following company procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with safety practices, policies, and regulations.
• Demonstrate professionalism, patience, and care while fostering a safe and respectful environment for all passengers.

This is a unionised position.

Your profile:

• You are safety focused.
• You hold a valid minimum full G class driver's licence for at least 1 year (Preference will be given to E or B class drivers).
• You are 21 years of age or over.
• You are a safe driver with a clean driving record.
• You can obtain a clean criminal record search with vulnerable sector screening.
• You have a sound knowledge of Woodstock and surrounding areas.
• You have the ability to work independently.
• You are available for the required shifts: Monday - Friday between 6am - 9:30am and 1pm - 4:30pm (Start and end times will vary depending on the specific details of each route).
• You possess solid communication skills.
• You are comfortable driving in all types of weather and road conditions.
• You are comfortable driving large vehicles.
• You have minimum technology skills, including the ability to use Google Maps or GPS units.

Route Details:

• We are currently looking for casual drivers to fill in for sick call-ins or when other drivers have scheduled time off. This will be a casual position until a permanent route becomes available in your area.
• Applicants must be willing to operate all school-purpose vehicles including big yellow buses, mini yellow buses, wheelchair accessible buses, and minivans, or, at minimum, be prepared to drive a mini yellow bus, a wheelchair accessible bus, and a minivan.
• Casual drivers should be comfortable driving within the city of Woodstock as well as London, Elgin and Middlesex Counties.
• Casual drivers typically work between 12 and 24 hours a week, depending on the needs of the business each week.

Please note, applicants who are only interested in driving a minivan will not be considered.

Your location:

• The main yard in London is located at 573 Admiral Court. Drivers in Woodstock and surrounding areas will start and end their routes at a secondary park-out location in Woodstock.
• Where space permits, drivers may also take the vehicle home and begin their route directly from their driveway!

Hourly Rates:

• We offer competitive hourly pay depending on the size of vehicle you're driving: Big Yellow, Mini Yellow, or Wheelchair Accessible Routes – $21.84/hour (Note: We do not have any big yellow routes in Woodstock).
• Minivan Routes – $20.96/hour.
• Base Rate (for time spent working but not driving a school route) – $19.76/hour.

Ready to Take the Wheel of Something Meaningful? Apply now and let’s hit the road, school bus style!

The Perks:

• We offer free licence upgrade.
• We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees.
• We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
• We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
• We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full-time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff.
• We are an Award Winning company.
• As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider.
• We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives.
• We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.

Voyago is committed to providing accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.

Voyago Transdev’s Applicant Tracking System uses AI-assisted tools during the initial application and early screening stage. We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.