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Carleton, Michigan, United States
Onsite
New Driver Sign-On Bonus: $1,000
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Experienced Driver Sign-On Bonus- $2,000 (Must have valid CDL-A or B, Passenger (P) Endorsement, School Bus (S) Endorsement and Air Brakes)
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. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.
No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.
School Bus Driver benefits:
Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:
You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:
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 School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
No experience? No problem! A CDL is not required to apply. Qualified candidates will receive training to earn the licenses and endorsements needed for the role.
After training, candidates must successfully meet all requirements, including:
We'll help guide you through every step of the process!
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. Bonus offer is effective 10/30/2026. Sign-On bonus payouts are at 30, 60, and 180 days after the employee has completed training and approved by compliance for revenue service.
Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective 01/01/2027.
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.