Thank you for your interest in working for Valley Bus Lines Ltd. as a school bus driver. Before you can work as a school bus driver you must first obtain a B-class license. There are 2 ways to obtain your Class “B” license.

The first is through an MTO driver examination centre. You can present them with a completed drivers medical form, complete your eye test, and written test, initiate the MTO internal criminal record check (this may take up to 4 weeks to clear) and book your road test through the Ministry of Transportation in Smiths Falls or Winchester. They typically schedule 4 or 5 weeks out for a road test. Let us know your date and we will assist you in preparing for the road test. After your road test is completed (and passed!) you can return to us for Company Policy and Procedures training and School Board Policy training. At that time you may formally apply to us and possibly be hired.

The second is to register your completed medical with an MTO Driver Examination Center and complete your entire training with us in a 36 hour comprehensive Ministry approved Licensing course. Depending on your availability, this may take a week, or 10 days (36 hours of training minimum). In either case you will require the following before you begin: 

• Application- include at least 2 professional references. Please ensure all the information is in place for us to contact your references.
• Medical form-this form is standard from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. We can give you the form for your doctor to fill out. Please note that your doctor will likely charge you for this as they are not covered by OHIP. File this form at a Driver Exam Office (and leave a copy with us). This is a good time to get your vision test, if required, and initiate your criminal record search(see below).
• Criminal Record Check-you will require 2 checks. One will be from the police force that has jurisdiction over your place of residence, and one is to be initiated at a MTO driver exam office (Smiths Falls, Winchester or Walkely Rd.)
• Driver Abstract-license bureau (Any location) ($12)
• Copy of Drivers License

Once these items are in your file, and we have checked your references and deemed you suitable, you may commence training with us. We will ensure that you are a safe driver, that you understand rules of safety, can complete a competent circle check, and can manage a load of students, among other things. You will also be made aware of School Board Policies and practices as well as Company Policies and Procedures. If you enjoy children, and are looking for regular, part-time work, then school bus driving could be what you are looking for.

Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any more questions or want more information.

Valley Bus Lines Ltd.