School Bus Driver
Pay
Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $26.00 per hour - $27.00 per hour
Training Rate: $20.00
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Part-time, flexible schedule: 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
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 5 hours per day at minimum
- Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents. Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
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.
Qualifications
- At least 21 years old
- A valid driver's license for at least 3 years
- Looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
- Enjoy working with students
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Part-time, flexible schedule: 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
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 5 hours per day at minimum
- Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents. Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
Sign-On Bonus
*Sign-On Bonus: $7,500*
Community Impact
Be a trusted figure for students and families.
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. 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.
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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request here.