School Bus Driver

About the role

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. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

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.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old.
• A valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Apart from summers, no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
• Enjoy working with students.

Benefits

• Paid Training: $16.00 per hour.
• Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Operational, Maintenance, Management, and Leadership roles.
• 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: Paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Safety or Attendance bonuses.
• Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus.

Pay

Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Hourly Rate: $24.72 - $28.50 per hour.
Training Hourly Rate: $16.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

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.

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.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Operational, Maintenance, Management, and Leadership roles.
• 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: Paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Safety or Attendance bonuses.
• Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus.

First Student

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! 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. Please see the attached document for more information.