About this Bus Driver role at First Student
Now Hiring Full Time CDL Bus Drivers - IATS (InterAgency Transportation Services)
As a Full Time CDL Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community.
No experience is necessary! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student Bus Driver.
Bus Driver benefits:
Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour
Training Rate: $17.00 while training.
Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided!
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Full-time, Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure within your community.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 40 hours per day at minimum.
Your day as a Bus Driver will include:
Safely transport passengers to and from their destinations.
Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist passengers with seatbelts and mobility aids.
Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
Communicate with dispatch about passenger behavior or delays.
Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.
Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:
Retirees looking for supplemental income
Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
People who enjoy working within their communities.
You might be a good fit as a Bus Driver if you:
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
Enjoy working with the public
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.
Great Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
Valid Class B License
History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
Previous experience as a CDL driver, social worker, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying full time schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
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.
