School Bus Driver

First Student•Tucson, AZ

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver for Catalina Foothills Unified School District #16 in Tucson, Arizona. The driver picks students up in the morning and transports them safely home in the afternoon. Additional hours may be available for field trips and special-event transportation. The role offers weekday split shifts for morning and afternoon routes, with summers off and no required nights, weekends, or holidays. A minimum of five paid hours per day is guaranteed. No prior experience or CDL is required to apply. First Student provides training and guidance, including training to earn the licenses and endorsements needed for the role. After training, candidates must meet requirements for a Class A or Class B CDL, Passenger and School Bus endorsements, air brake qualification without restrictions, DOT physical requirements, drug and alcohol program requirements, and background screening. The position requires English proficiency for training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications. It is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive position; DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old.
Have held a valid driver’s license for at least three years.
Be proficient in English for job-related communications, training, and safety requirements.
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 for this safety-sensitive position.

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 students as they board and unload at stops, and assist 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.
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

Hourly pay of $21.50–$27.00, depending on experience and qualifications.
Training hourly rate of $21.50.
Commercial Learner’s Permit and Commercial Driver’s License training provided.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Flexible part-time weekday split-shift schedule; no required nights, weekends, or holidays, with summers off.
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.
Guaranteed minimum pay for five hours per day.
Child ride-along program.
Additional hours may be available for field trips and special-event transportation.