School Bus Driver

First Student•Elk Grove, IL

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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. First Student is Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers! Now offering a $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for candidates with CDL B with P & S Endorsement! Locations include the following IL school districts: Elk Grove Village, Skokie, Northbrook, Wheeling, Prairie View, and Batavia, Northbrook, Schaumburg- Elk Grove- South Holland- Glen Ellyn- Villa Park Pay Rate: $24.50 - $30/hour Schedule: Part-Time, Split Shift (AM/PM), Weekdays Only Why Drive with First Student? $24.50 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experience Earn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S Endorsement! $1,500 sign-on bonus for new drivers! Part-time, flexible weekday schedule Split shifts – mornings and afternoons No nights, weekends, or holidays Guaranteed minimum hours Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more) Seasonal/school-year work with summers off Supportive, safety-first work environment If you are already a driver in these types of roles, this experience is a plus: CDL School Bus Driver Student Transportation Driver School Route Driver Substitute Bus Driver AM/PM School Bus Operator Local CDL Driver – School Transportation Shuttle Driver Coach Driver Transit Bus Driver

Requirements

Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (or willingness to obtain)
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
No degree and no high school diploma required.

Nice To Haves

CDL School Bus Driver
Student Transportation Driver
School Route Driver
Substitute Bus Driver
AM/PM School Bus Operator
Local CDL Driver – School Transportation
Shuttle Driver
Coach Driver
Transit Bus Driver

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from school and events
Operate school buses on assigned local routes
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Maintain cleanliness and ensure safety of the vehicle
Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff
Follow all state and local traffic laws and district policies

Benefits

$24.50 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experience
Earn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!
$1,500 sign-on bonus for new drivers!
Part-time, flexible weekday schedule
Split shifts – mornings and afternoons
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Guaranteed minimum hours
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more)
Seasonal/school-year work with summers off
Supportive, safety-first work environment