Coach Driver

First Student • Pennsauken, NJ

13d • $26 - $26

About The Position

As a Full Time Coach Driver, you will play a vital role as experienced Driver touring and completing distance group travel assignments. You must have over-the-road touring and traveling experience with group travel and be comfortable managing extended trips with varying schedules and destinations. Please note, we do not provide training for this position, so prior hands-on experience (1 year minimum) is required. Applicants must hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both passenger and airbrake endorsements. Strong safety awareness, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.
Coach Driver jobs are Perfect For:
Retirees looking for supplemental income
Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
People who enjoy working with people
You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:
Are at least 21 years old
Have at least one year of road touring and traveling experience driving a motorcoach Driver
Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
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.
Coach Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
Valid Class B License
History driving with other Coach bus companies
Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver,
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student!
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 .

Requirements

• Over-the-road touring and traveling experience with group travel
• Comfortable managing extended trips with varying schedules and destinations
• Prior hands-on experience (1 year minimum) is required
• Hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both passenger and airbrake endorsements
• Strong safety awareness, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have at least one year of road touring and traveling experience driving a motorcoach Driver
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class B License
• History driving with other Coach bus companies
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers to their destinations.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops
• Assist passengers with 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 dispatch about any delays with the group’s planned activities.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Safety bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees