CDL Experienced Travel School Bus Driver

First Student•Rochelle Park, NJ

20d

About The Position

First Student is hiring experienced travel school bus drivers to support locations across multiple states during staffing shortages, new business start-ups, and operations transitions. Drivers transport students to and from school and activities, beginning with morning pickups and afternoon drop-offs. The role includes a stated pay rate of $33.25 per hour for an eight-hour day, Monday through Friday, with eight hours guaranteed per day and an $80 per diem. Additional earnings may be available through trips, charters, and travel assignments. Drivers work with local teams to provide reliable transportation, safely supervise students, follow traffic laws and company safety standards, and communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to DOT drug testing. English proficiency is required for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications.

Requirements

Hold a CDL Class B license with P and S endorsements.
Be available to travel out of state.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
Enjoy working with students.
Meet the English proficiency requirement for job-related communications.
Undergo DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.

Responsibilities

Work with local teams to provide reliable transportation during staffing shortages, new business start-ups, and operations transitions.
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, including checks of brakes, lights, tires, and emergency exits.
Promptly report mechanical issues 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

Medical insurance or coverage options
Dental insurance or coverage options
Vision insurance or coverage options
Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
$80 per diem
Eight hours guaranteed per day
Additional earning opportunities through trips, charters, and travel assignments
Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada
Employee Assistance Program with counseling and support services
Employee discount program