CDL Bus Operator

Qualifications Required

Qualifications

• Required
• Valid CDL Class B License
• Passenger (P) Endorsement
• Air Brake Certification
• Safe driving record
• Preferred
• One year of commercial driving experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Note: 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.
• Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
• Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details.
• 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. 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate commercial passenger buses.
• Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all passengers.
• Make clear and timely route and safety announcements.
• Follow all DOT, company, and airport safety regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and supervisors.
• Report vehicle concerns and incidents promptly.