Jobs · Management · New Jersey

CDL Experienced Travel School Bus Driver

First Student · Rochelle Park, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$33.25/hrInternship

School Bus Driver

As a part time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon.

  • Paid travel accommodations for the days that you are out of town.
  • Daily meal per-deems of $80/day for the days you are traveling.
  • Paid for the hours you are traveling from your home location.
  • Opportunity to visit and support locations across multiple states.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
  • Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Travel days will be paid for the hours you are traveling from your home location.

Benefits

  • Pay rate is $ 33.25/hr. for an 8 hour day Monday- Friday.
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans.
  • Company-paid travel accommodations for the days that you are out of town.
  • Daily meal per-deems of $80/day for the days you are traveling.
  • Opportunity to visit and support locations across multiple states.
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
  • Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Qualifications

  • Hold a CDL class B with P and S endorsements.
  • Availability to travel out of the state.
  • At least 21 years old.
  • A valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Skills

  • Work with local teams to provide reliable transportation services during staffing shortages, new business start-ups, and operations transitions.
  • Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
  • Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
  • Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
  • Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
  • Obeey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
  • Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
  • Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

What We Offer

  • Flexible schedules.
  • Great pay.
  • Unmatched support.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.

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