Traveling School Bus Driver - Military Veterans
at First Student
First for a reason:
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.
Now Hiring Traveling Bus Drivers for South Bend, IN!
As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students’ day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.
No experience as a bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.
Your day will include:
- A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
- A guaranteed shift per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
- Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available
School Bus Driver benefits:
- $24/HR-$26/HR starting wage, based on school bus driver experience*
- $4,000 sign on bonus for experienced drivers*
- $1,000 sign on bonus for new drivers*
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
- $50 Daily Per Diem*
- Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*
- 8 Hours Guaranteed
- 9 PAID Holidays
- No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
- Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents
- Additional Hours Available - Charter Route Opportunities
About the Position
- Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
- Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
- Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
- Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus
- Traveling assignments will be for 3 week periods. Company will coordinate and pay for lodging, food and flights (If greater than 50 miles)
For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:
- Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
- Have military experience
- Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
- Are retirees
- Are looking to jump start a new career
You might be a good fit if you:
- Are looking for a part-time schedule
- Enjoy working with students
- Are at least 21 years old
- Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
This position is 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.
*Conditions apply; see locations for details. Bonus offer expires 12/31/2024.
In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 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. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.
We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.
South Bend, IN
We consider it an honor to extend meaningful career opportunities to veterans once they separate and to military spouses as their husbands and wives actively serve. We pride ourselves on understanding military families’ unique circumstances and accommodating what they need, whether it’s:
- A part or full-time job upon separation to ease your transition into the civilian workforce
- A full or part-time job to supplement your serving spouse’s income
- The freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind to move with your military transferred spouse – we have thousands of locations all across the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada
- The start of a successful future that sees twenty or more years of distinguished service with us, with many promotions and achievements along the way
Join us and you’ll find that our mission of strengthening our local communities and core values that stress integrity, excellence, caring and dedication are very similar to the military. We also have directly related technical, mechanical, maintenance and automotive opportunities along with management and leadership opportunities where you can continue to lead and serve with passion and pride.