School Bus Driver
First Student · DeKalb, IL · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$22.25–$28.75/hrInternship
Pay
Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $22.25 - $28.75 per hour (increasing for the new school year)
$3,000 sign-on bonus for new drivers*
$5,000 sign-on bonus for experienced school bus drivers*
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Training
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided!
Job Requirements
- At least 21 years old
- A valid driver's license for at least 3 years
Additional Information
- No experience necessary to become a school bus driver
- Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required
- 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.
- Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
- Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
Qualifications
- Valid Class B License
- History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
- Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Obey 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
Who Should Apply
- Retirees looking for supplemental income
- Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
- Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
- Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
- People who enjoy working with children
What We Look For
- Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
Company Information
- First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day!
- Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
- We are a drug-free workplace.
- We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
- We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
- We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace. We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.