School Van Driver

About the role

As a Part Time School Van 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 trip and special event transportation may be available. No experience is necessary to become a van driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school van driver.

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)
• 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 5.5 hours per day at minimum
• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents

Pay

Hourly Rate: $18.50 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Schedule

Part-time, flexible schedule with split shifts (AM/PM routes). Summers off.

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 vehicle to prevent distractions
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits)
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the vehicle 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
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students
• Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason)

Skills

Great School Van Drivers often bring experience such as:

• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.