School Bus Driver (CDL Required)

First Student • Richmond, VA

22h • 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! 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.

Requirements

• must have Class A or B license w/ Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake endorsements
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• 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.
• 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.

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
• Are looking for a part-time schedule
• Enjoy working with students

Responsibilities

• 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 6 hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

Benefits

• $27.00 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees