Driver CDL

First Student; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $26.50/hr

Paid CDL training

Hours guarantee

Paid holidays

Additional hours possible (charter)

Child ride along program

No nights or weekends

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

First Student is seeking School Bus Drivers to safely transport students to and from school in Austin, TX. The role offers a starting wage of $26.50 per hour, with opportunities for additional hours on charter routes and a strong support system backed by industry-leading technology.

No experience is necessary, as we provide paid CDL training, hours guaranteed, and paid holidays. If you value safety, student support, and a stable schedule, this is a compelling opportunity to join a nationwide

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical.
• Conditions apply. See location for details.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Safety-first mindset

21+ years old

Clean driving record

Job description

Driver:

Job title in city, state proudly serving x school district(s); Any other unique selling points about the location

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

• $26.50/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Paid CDL training
• Hours guarantee
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program
• No nights or weekends

About the School Bus Driver Position

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical
• Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires x/xx/xx.

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.

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.