Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 20 hours per week at minimum.
Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
Safety or Attendance bonuses**
Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus***
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.
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:
Class A or Class B CDL
Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) Endorsements
Air Brake Qualification (No Restrictions)
DOT Physical Requirements
Drug & Alcohol Program Requirements
Background Screening
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 01/01/26 - 11/31/26.
Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective 01/01/26 - 11/31/26.
Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus conditions apply. See location for details.
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.
