Router - Military Veterans

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 Router

At First Student, our Routers are a constant reflection of our company’s commitment to safety and customer service. The Router is responsible for establishing efficient routes, maintains driver routes, and consults with school officials regarding bus routes.

At First Student, we are proud to offer:

• $21/ hour starting pay
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Tremendous Career Advancement Opportunities due to a strong presence across North America
• Positive and rewarding work environment

Router Responsibilities:

• Ensures that routes are established as efficiently as possible
• Maintains routes for efficiency and accuracy
• May work with software programs to establish routes for drivers and school district
• Verifies accuracy of driver’s route times and stop times
• Demonstrates and promotes a safe environment at all times
• Assists the Contract Manager in establishing standard hours accuracy report
• Meets with school officials as needed to keep routes current and accurate
• May maintain on a spreadsheet driver miles and amount of time for drivers billing preparation
• May drive bus routes as needed

Router Required Experience and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL Operator’s License
• Knowledge of location and surrounding area
• Able to work in a team environment
• Good organizational and customer service skills
• Computer literate
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
First Student’s commitment to putting our customers first, dedication to safety, and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation makes for a working environment you’ll love. As a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy security, a brilliant future, and excellent training.
Apply today to join our team!

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.