Driver Non-CDL

First Student; Niantic (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid CDL training

Hours guarantee

No nights or weekends

Job summary

First Student is hiring School Bus Drivers to transport students safely to and from school in a supportive, technology-enabled environment. No prior experience is required as training is provided, and there are opportunities to work charter routes.

We offer paid CDL training, hours guarantee, and holidays. This role is a dependable entry into a vital public service with a strong company-backed support system for drivers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Support charter route opportunities when available.

Skills

Good verbal communication

21 years old

Valid driver’s license (3+ years)

Drug screen & physical

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

• $xx.xx/HR-$xx.xx/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $x,xxx Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
• $x,xxx Sign-on Bonus for new drivers*
• 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.

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 .