CDL Experienced Travel School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Travel School Bus Drivers

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students’ days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon.

School Bus Driver benefits: 

• Pay rate is $ 33.25/hr. for an 8 hour day Monday- Friday.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans
• Opportunity to visit and support locations across multiple states
• $80 per diem and 8 hours guaranteed a day.
• Additional earning opportunities through trips, charters, and travel assignments
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• 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.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:  

• Working with local teams to provide reliable transportation services during staffing shortages, new business start-ups, and operations transitions.
• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students 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 parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School 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 with children. 

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:   

• Hold a CDL class B with P and S endorsements
• Availability to travel out of the state
• Are at least 21 years old.  
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.  
• Enjoy working with students.  

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.

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.