What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at First Student | First Transit?
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.
First for a Reason
At First Student, we are a family of 60,000 employees dedicated to safely transporting over 5 million students and passengers every day! Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggie's Paratransit, and GVC II. We take pride in being at the forefront of safety and innovation, offering the most advanced training and technology in the transportation industry.
Why Join Us as a School Bus Driver?
Here are just a few reasons:
- $22/HR Starting Wage*
- Paid Training Leading to a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)*
- Guaranteed 5 Hours Daily
- Open House Hiring Event Every Friday (9 AM – 12 PM)
Additional Benefits:
- No experience necessary – we train!
- Paid CDL training
- Guaranteed hours
- Paid holidays
- Additional hours available (charter route opportunities!)
- Child ride-along program
- No nights or weekends
About the School Bus Driver Position
As a School Bus Driver, you will:
- Join a team of professional drivers committed to safely transporting students to and from school.
- Utilize our industry-leading technology to guide you through your daily routes.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and maintenance.
- Support students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.
Qualifications
To be considered, you should:
- Have good verbal communication skills.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
- Be willing to undergo a drug screen and physical.
How to Apply
Join us at our Open House Hiring Event every Friday from 9 AM – 12 PM or
apply online today! Take the first step in your new career with First Student and become part of our family.
*Conditions apply to wage and training programs.
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.
Salary : $22
