School Bus Driver
First Student · Vacherie, Louisiana, United States · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagement$22/hrPart-time
About the role
Serve the Students and Families of St. James School District
Looking for a rewarding part-time job that makes a difference every day?
Join First Student as a School Bus Driver based in Vacherie, Louisiana.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students to and from school and school activities
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections
- Aid students while boarding and exiting the bus
- Ensure a safe, orderly environment onboard
- Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch as needed
- Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures
- Help create a positive experience for students every day
Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
- Enjoy working with students and families
- Commit to safety and customer service
Qualifications
- No CDL? No problem—we'll help you get it.
- Bring Your Experience
Many successful school bus drivers come from backgrounds such as: Customer Service, Retail, Hospitality, Teaching or Classroom Support, Social Work, Child Care, Rideshare Driving, Delivery Services, Military Service, Commercial Driving
Skills
- Strong people skills
- Safety-first mindset
Benefits
- Paid Training and Career Growth
- CDL and permit training provided
- Professional coaching and support every step of the way
- Opportunities to grow into leadership, operations, maintenance, and management positions across North America
- Paid training after permit is obtained
Additional Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Child Ride-Along Program
- Additional earning opportunities through field trips, athletic events, and special transportation assignments
What You'll Earn
- Starting Pay: $22.00 Per Hour
- $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced, fully licensed school bus drivers
- $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for new drivers
- $500 CLP Bonus when you obtain your Commercial Learner's Permit within 14 days of completing the virtual CLP class
- Guaranteed Minimum of 5 Paid Hours Per School Day when driving both morning and afternoon routes
What You'll Do
As a School Bus Driver serving St. James School District, you'll:
- Safely transport students to and from school and school activities
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections
- Aid students while boarding and exiting the bus
- Ensure a safe, orderly environment onboard
- Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch as needed
- Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures
- Help create a positive experience for students every day
Who Are We?
At First Student, we are 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!
Why Join Us?
- We are a family of brands including Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.
- Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.
What You'll Need
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
- Enjoy working with students and families
- Commit to safety and customer service
Equal Opportunity Employer
First is also 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.