School Bus Driver - Part-time

First Student • Jackson, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join First Student and play a vital role in providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for the community. This position offers the chance to make a positive impact by ensuring students get to and from school safely while being part of a supportive and dynamic team. 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. As a 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 prior bus driving experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training using our industry-leading technology to ensure your success.

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Looking for a part-time schedule
• Enjoy working with students

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for students.
• Ensure students get to and from school safely.
• Perform before-school pickup and after-school drop-off.
• Opportunities for additional hours through trips and charters when offered.

Benefits

• $25.50 per hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $200 CLP completion bonus
• Paid CDL training
• Split shift with early morning and afternoon shifts.
• Guaranteed 6-hour shift per school day.
• No night or weekend work—unless you choose to!
• Opportunities for additional hours are available through trips and charters when offered.

What This Job Offers

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