Experienced School Bus Driver

First Student, Inc.; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Part-time schedule

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Detroit, MI is hiring a Part-Time School Bus Driver to start and end students' days, with potential hours for field trips and events. The role features split AM/PM routes, weekday shifts only, and no night work.

Requirements include CDL-B, Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, no air brake restriction or air brakes, DOT drug testing, and a DOT physical. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and career advancement

Qualifications

• Must have a valid CDL-B license.
• Must hold Passenger (P) Endorsement.
• Must hold School Bus (S) Endorsement.
• No Air Brake restriction (or have air brakes).
• PDDP/Drug & Alcohol Program compliant.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Must meet DOT physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding/unloading and assist with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus and conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
• Report mechanical issues and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Comply with traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about delays or behavior.

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Detroit, Michigan!

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

Requirements:

• Valid CDL-B

• Passenger (P) Endorsement

• School Bus (S) Endorsement

• No Air Brake Restriction (or have air brakes)

• PDDP/Drug & Alcohol Program compliant

• Able to pass background screening

• Meet DOT physical requirements

School Bus Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Hourly Rate: $27.25 to $30.25 per hour

• Training Rate: $27.25 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.

• Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.

• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.

• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and 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 parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income.

• Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work.

• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles.

• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job.

• People who enjoy working with children.

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

• Are at least 21 years old.

• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

• Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off.

• Enjoy working with students.

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.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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.