Description
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 fulfilling career with great pay, training, and additional perks, including:
- Competitive Pay: Starting at $20.00 per hour, with higher rates for experienced school bus drivers.
- No Experience Needed! We provide paid training to help you obtain your Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
- Work-Life Balance: No nights or weekends required.
- Employee Rewards Program: Earn points for every hour worked and redeem them for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future financial planning.
Position Overview
We are looking for reliable and safety-focused individuals to join our team as School Bus Drivers. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring students travel to and from school safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport students while maintaining professionalism and care.
- Utilize advanced technology to assist with route navigation.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus to create a safe and welcoming environment.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Valid driver's license held for a minimum of three years.
- Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical examination. (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.)
If you're ready to make a difference in your community while enjoying a stable 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.
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