Part Time 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.
School Bus Driver
Why Join Our Team?
We offer a rewarding and stable career with excellent benefits, including:
- Competitive Pay: Starting rate of $22.00 per hour, based on experience.
- No Experience Necessary! We provide paid CDL driver training to help you succeed.
- Guaranteed Hours: Enjoy a minimum of 20 hours per week.
- Great Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends required.
- Employee Rewards Program: Earn points for every hour worked, redeemable for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future planning.
Position Overview
We are looking for responsible and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as School Bus Drivers. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring students travel safely to and from school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport students while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.
- Utilize advanced technology to assist with route navigation.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Possess a valid driver’s license for a minimum of three years.
- Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical examination.
If you're ready to make a positive impact in your community while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career, apply today!
Conditions apply. See location for details.
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.
De Soto, TX
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.