School Van Driver

School Transportation Driver

Walsh Transportation is looking for dependable, caring people to join our team as School Transportation Drivers.

Our drivers do more than transport students from one place to another. They become a trusted and dependable part of a child’s school day.

We believe in hiring for character and training for skill. If you are safe, reliable, patient, and enjoy helping people, we can teach you the rest.

Schedule

This is a school-day position with morning and afternoon routes.

Typical schedules can be:

Morning: 6 to 9

Midday: 10 to 2

Afternoon: 2 to 6

Approximately 20 to 40 hours or more per week

This position follows the school calendar, which means evenings, weekends, and school holidays are free.

Additional work may be available depending on company needs. We also do have summer driving too.

Pay

Starting pay: $15-17 per hour

Paid training is provided and all clearances are paid for.

What You’ll Do

As a Walsh Transportation driver, you will:

• Safely transport students to and from school
• Follow an assigned route and schedule
• Perform required pre-trip vehicle inspections
• Make sure students are safely seated and secured
• Communicate professionally with parents, school staff, and the Walsh office
• Complete required paperwork and documentation
• Follow all company safety policies and transportation procedures
• Report concerns, incidents, vehicle problems, or route issues promptly
• Help create a safe, calm, and positive environment for every student

Who We’re Looking For

Our ideal driver is:

• Safe and dependable
• Kind and patient with children
• Calm under pressure
• Reliable and on time
• Comfortable working independently
• Respectful when communicating with parents, schools, and coworkers
• Willing to learn and accept coaching
• Someone who takes pride in doing the right thing
• Someone who understands the responsibility that comes with transporting another person’s child

A positive attitude and strong character are more important to us than previous driving experience.

What We Can Teach You

Previous school transportation experience is not required for the right candidate.

Walsh Transportation provides training in areas including:

• Student transportation procedures
• Student behavior management
• Wheelchair and mobility securements
• Documentation
• Pick-up and drop-off procedures
• Emergency and accident procedures
• Company policies and safety expectations

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have a valid driver’s license
• Have an acceptable driving record
• Be able to pass required background checks and clearances
• Be able to pass required drug screening and physical requirements
• Have dependable transportation
• Maintain dependable attendance
• Be able to communicate clearly and professionally
• Be willing to follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Act with Safety, Care, and a Smile

Why Drive for Walsh?

Walsh Transportation is a local company focused on providing safe, dependable transportation for students who need it.

Our drivers are not just numbers on a roster. We want to know our employees, support them when problems arise, and give them the training and tools they need to succeed.

We offer:

• Consistent school-day work
• Paid training
• A supportive local office team
• Meaningful work helping children and families
• Independence while still having support when you need it
• Familiar routes and students whenever possible
• Evenings and weekends free
• A work schedule that follows the school calendar

Our Hiring Philosophy

We hire for character and train for skill.

An experienced driver who is unreliable, negative, or disrespectful is not the right fit for Walsh Transportation.

A dependable, caring, safety-minded person with the right attitude can become an outstanding driver with the proper training and support.

Hiring Process

Our hiring process includes:

Application
Interview
Driving record and background review
Required clearances
Physical and drug screening
Company training
Route familiarization
Route assignment

We want candidates to understand the job, our expectations, and our company before they begin transporting students.

Interested?

If you are dependable, enjoy helping people, and want work that makes a real difference for children and families, we would like to meet you.

Apply today to join the Walsh Transportation team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work with children?
• Are you able to pass a drug screen (CBD users will fail)?
• If you do not have a resume to upload, please type out the Company Name and Position of your past three employment locations.

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $15 - $17