School Bus Driver

First Student • Dalton, GA

16h • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer. Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Dalton Public Schools, Dalton Georgia 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: A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between A guaranteed shift of (5) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• No experience as a bus driver is required.
• No college degree or high school diploma required.
• Military experience.
• Returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
• Retirees.
• Looking to jump start a new career.
• Looking for a part-time schedule.
• Enjoy working with students.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Provide before-school pickup and after-school drop-off.
• Operate a school bus with a guaranteed shift of 5 hours per school day.
• Potentially gain additional hours through trips and charters.
• Ensure vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.
• Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.
• Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.
• Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.

Benefits

• $21.85 - $25.20 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $500 Bonus if Commercial Learner's Permit is obtained with 7 days of completing State Class.
• $200 Bonus if Commercial Learner’s Permit is obtained within 14 days of completing State Class.
• Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Paid CDL training!
• Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed