Coach Driver

First Student; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program

Guaranteed minimum hours

Referral bonus

Safety bonuses

Training rate

Hourly rate

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Full Time Coach Driver in Pennsauken, NJ. You will transport passengers on group travel assignments, require over-the-road touring experience, and hold a valid CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsements.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and professionalism; training is not provided; minimum 1 year hands-on experience is required; benefits include medical, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• You must have over-the-road touring and traveling experience with group travel.
• Prior hands-on experience (1 year minimum) is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport passengers to their destinations.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; Assist passengers with mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with dispatch about delays with the group’s planned activities.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Professionalism

Leadership

CDL Class B

CDL passenger endorsement

CDL airbrake endorsement

Job description

Now Hiring Full Time Coach Drivers – Pennsauken, NJ

As a Full Time Coach Driver, you will play a vital role as experienced Driver touring and completing distance group travel assignments. You must have over-the-road touring and traveling experience with group travel and be comfortable managing extended trips with varying schedules and destinations. Please note, we do not provide training for this position, so prior hands‑on experience (1 year minimum) is required. Applicants must hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both passenger and airbrake endorsements. Strong safety awareness, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Coach Driver Benefits

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $26.00 per hour.
• Training Rate: $26.00
• Referral Bonus: $1,500
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Safety bonuses**

Your day as a Coach Driver will include

• Safely transport passengers to their destinations.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; Assist passengers with mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with dispatch about any delays with the group’s planned activities.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Coach Driver Jobs are Perfect For

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• People who enjoy working with people

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you

• Are at least 21 years old
• Have at least one year of road touring and traveling experience driving a motorcoach
• Driver Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

Coach Bus Drivers often bring skills such as

• Valid Class B License
• History driving with other Coach bus companies
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver,

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student!

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day!

Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

DOT Drug Testing Requirement

Note: 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.

Philadelphia Fair Criminal Record Screening

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace Commitment

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.

MISSION

Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY

Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS

Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence