School Bus Operators

Job Description

Our Class D School Bus Drivers are responsible for the safe, reliable, and professional transportation of passengers while delivering exceptional customer service and upholding the highest safety standards.
Successful candidates will begin in part-time bus operations and may progress into motorcoach (Class A) operations based on performance, operational needs, and licensing requirements.

This is an ongoing posting, and qualified applicants may be contacted as openings arise.

'Class D Operator' refers to the union job classification and does not represent the driver's license class."

• Safely operate school buses
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and dispatch instructions
• Conduct pre-trip, and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Provide courteous, professional service to students, passengers, and clients
• Assist passengers with boarding, seating, luggage, and accessibility needs
• Accurately complete driver logs, reports, and documentation
• Communicate effectively with operations and maintenance teams
• Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and transportation regulations

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario Class BZ licence with Z endorsement
• Clean driver's abstract and strong safety record
• Minimum 1-2 years of commercial driving experience (school bus or transit preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain MTO medical clearance
• Valid passport and eligibility for U.S. cross-border travel
• Ability to meet DOT/FMCSA requirements
• Fluent spoken and written English to ensure safe communication with passengers, dispatch, and emergency services
• Customer service experience considered an asset

• Ability to lift luggage and equipment (30-50 lbs.)
• Meet the physical demands of commercial driving
• Part-time availability initially, with the potential for full-time hours as operations grow; candidates must be available on a full-time basis during the training period.
• This role requires flexible availability, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to support a 24/7/365 transportation operation.

Why Coach Canada

Join a safety-driven organization offering professional training, growth opportunities, and meaningful work connecting communities.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement

Coach Canada is a federally regulated employer, and an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those who self-identify as members of the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act: women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Pay Equity Act, and the Accessible Canada Act, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or other accessibility needs.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us to make arrangements that best support your full participation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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