Driver Non-CDL

First Student; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training

Hours guarantee

Paid holidays

Training provided

Extra hours opportunities

No nights or weekends

Job summary

First Student is looking for School Bus Drivers in East Lyme, CT. Start wage is $20.00 per hour, with training provided and no experience required. The role includes helping students board and exit the bus, performing pre/post trip inspections, and supporting students throughout daily routes.

Opportunities for additional charter routes exist. Qualified applicants will have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, be at least 21 years old, and pass a drug screen and physical.

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.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from their destinations safely.
• Support the students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections to help prioritize vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Good communication

21+ years old

Valid driver’s license (3+ years)

Drug screen & physical

Job description

Non-CDL DriverProudly serving East Lyme School District.Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

• $20.00/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

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.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.