Spare School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time, Spare School Bus Drivers for Plymouth, MN

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students’ day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

• •Drive AM & PM routes at any Minnesota location
• •May cover different route at different location each shift
• •Not assigned a regular route, assignments based on locations needs
• •5:30 AM and 12:30 PM report times
• •Minimum 1 year of school bus driving experience

School Bus Driver benefits:

• •Hourly Rate: $29.00 - $32.00 per hou r starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• •Training Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour
• •Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• •Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• •Have military experience
• •Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• •Are retirees
• •Are looking to jump start a new career

You might be a good fit if you:

• •Are looking for a part-time schedule
• •Enjoy working with students
• •Are at least 21 years old
• •Must have current CDL with School Bus and passenger endorsements
• •Minimum of 1 year school bus driving experience
• •Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

“Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, from early wage access and loyalty rewards to employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events. If you’re ready to be part of a team that Fosters Teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be.”

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

• 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 .