Part-Time School Bus Drivers – CDL Experienced

$32.50 per hour

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage options

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required

Career Advancement Opportunities in over 540 locations across the U.S. and Canada

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Guaranteed minimum of 22 hours per week

Additional opportunities for charter trips, field trips, and extracurricular transportation may be available

Safely transporting students to and from school and school-related activities

Supervising boarding and unloading at bus stops

Assisting students with seatbelts and mobility devices as needed

Maintaining order on the bus to ensure a safe environment

Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Reporting mechanical issues promptly and maintaining vehicle cleanliness

Complying with all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety standards

Communicating professionally with parents, school staff, and dispatch teams

Retirees looking for supplemental income

Experienced CDL drivers seeking part-time work

Veterans transitioning into civilian careers

Drivers looking for a flexible schedule with weekends, holidays, and summers off

Individuals who enjoy working with children and serving their community

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must possess a valid Class B CDL or higher

Must possess current Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Must meet all DOT physical and background requirements

Must have a minimum of three years of driving experience

Previous school bus driving experience is preferred

Please note: This position is for fully credentialed CDL drivers only. Candidates who require CDL training or who do not currently possess both the S and P endorsements will not be considered for this role.

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 while making a difference in your community.

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.

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.

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.