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As a Part-Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools | Memphis, TN (East Brooks)
Earn $24/Hour + Guaranteed 30 Hours Per Week + $1,000 Sign on Bonus for Experienced Drivers*
NEW: Earn Up to $500 Additional CLP Completion Bonus**
No CDL? No problem. First Student provides paid training and support to help you obtain your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and launch a rewarding career transporting students safely.
$500 CLP Completion Bonus** when you obtain your CLP within 1 week of your CLP training class.
$200 CLP Completion Bonus** when you obtain your CLP within 2 weeks of your CLP training class.
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.
Hourly Rate: $24 per hour.
Training Hourly Rate: $15 per hour.
NEW CLP Completion Bonus: Earn $500** when you obtain your CLP within 1 week of class, or $200** when obtained within 2 weeks.
$1,000 Sign-on bonus for experienced drivers. Must have a CDL A or B and passenger and school bus endorsements.*
Guaranteed Minimum Hours: 6 hours per day
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required
Paid weekly; we now offer Chime MyPay for access to your earnings daily
Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada
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
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
Are at least 25 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.
Valid Class B License
History driving with rideshare companies or taxi services
Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, customer service representative, delivery driver, truck driver, retail associate, or transportation professional
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, paid CDL training, bonus opportunities, and unmatched support.
Conditions apply. See location for details. Must complete CLP training class by 9/23/2026 and pass all compliance requirements. Bonus paid on first check after revenue service status.
Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer ends 10/31/26. Must have CDL A or B with passenger and school bus endorsements.
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.
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.
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