School Bus Driver

Additional Job Description

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers – Chester, CT

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced, Fully Licensed School Bus Drivers*
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for New/Non-CDL Drivers*

Experienced drivers who currently hold the required School Bus (S), Passenger (P), endorsements and No Air Brake restrictions (L) may be eligible for the $5,000 sign-on bonus . Conditions apply.

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 CDL? No experience? No problem! We provide the training and guidance needed to help you earn your CDL and become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver Benefits

Hourly Rate: $32.40 per hour

Training Hourly Rate: $16.94

$5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible experienced, fully licensed drivers*

$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new/non-CDL drivers*

Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required

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

Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families

Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services

Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 20 hours per week

Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents

Safety or Attendance bonuses**

Employee Perks

Chime®: Eligible employees can access convenient banking features, including the ability to receive their paycheck early with direct deposit.

Salt®: A financial wellness benefit designed to help employees manage student loans, build financial confidence, and access helpful financial resources.

Your Day as a School Bus Driver Will Include

Safely transporting students to and from school and activities

Supervising boarding and unloading at stops and assisting students as needed

Maintaining order on the bus to prevent distractions

Conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections

Reporting mechanical issues promptly and keeping the bus clean and sanitary

Obeying all traffic laws and company safety standards

Communicating with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays

Demonstrating 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 if You

Are at least 21 years old

Have held 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 CDL with applicable endorsements

Previous school bus or passenger transportation experience

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.

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for complete details.

**Additional conditions may apply.

• 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 .