Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 2 hours per shift at minimum.
Child Ride-Along Program: Eligible employees may participate in the Child Ride-Along Program after successfully completing all required training, obtaining the necessary qualifications, and being assigned to a regular route. Child must be at least 1 year old. Not available during CDL training, new hire training, orientation or onboarding activities. Available only after the employee has completed training and is actively assigned to a route.
Candidates will be subject to electronic monitoring while on the job. This includes systems such as Samsara, Zonar, onboard cameras, and other technology used to monitor items such as hard braking, door activity, and other operational and safety metrics
Safety or Attendance bonuses.**
Your day as a School Bus Driver will include
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
Are at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off.
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.
Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as
Valid Class B License.
History driving with ride share companies or taxi services.
Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, 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 flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective 06/30/26- 05/31/27
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.
