School Bus Driver - Center Point, AL

First Student • Center Point, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver in Center Point, Alabama. Drivers pick students up in the morning and transport them safely home in the afternoon. Additional hours may be available for field trips and special events. No prior experience or CDL is required to apply; qualified candidates receive training and guidance to obtain the licenses and endorsements needed for the role.

The role involves safely transporting students, supervising boarding and unloading, maintaining order and cleanliness on the bus, conducting vehicle inspections, reporting mechanical issues, following traffic laws and safety standards, and communicating with parents, school staff, and dispatch. Drivers must meet licensing, physical, drug and alcohol program, and background screening requirements after training. The position requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Have held a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Be proficient in English for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.
• After training, successfully meet requirements for a Class A or Class B CDL, Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, air brake qualification with no restrictions, DOT physical requirements, drug and alcohol program requirements, and background screening.
• Comply with DOT drug testing requirements as a safety-sensitive employee; DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Class B license.
• Driving history with rideshare companies or taxi services.
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.
• Enjoy working with students.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops, and assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits.
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Benefits

• $25.00 per hour; training rate of $15 per hour.
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options.
• Flexible part-time split-shift schedule with AM and PM routes; weekdays only, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
• Career advancement opportunities in operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed minimum pay for 4 hours per school day when both AM and PM routes are driven.

What This Job Offers

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