School Bus Driver
First Student · Merced, CA · 1 wk ago
On-siteManufacturingPart-time
School Bus Driver
Sign-On Bonus: $Z,ZZZ*
- 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.
- Owe 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.
Benefits
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $XX.XX - $YY.YY per hour or $XX.XX per hour.
- Training Hourly Rate: $XX.XX - $YY.YY per hour or $XX.XX per hour.
- 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.
- 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 XX hours per day at minimum.
- Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
- Safety or Attendance bonuses.
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.
What You Bring
- At least 21 years old.
- A valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
- Apart from summers, you prefer a part-time schedule.
- You enjoy working with students.
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!
- We are a leading provider of transportation services with 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
- We are committed to providing a drug-free workplace.
- We 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.