Para-Transit Bus Driver

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $21/hr

Sign-on bonus

Paid CDL training

Advancement opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

First Student in Madison, WI is hiring a Para-Transit Bus Driver. Starting wage is $21 per hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Paid CDL training begins once the permit is obtained. You will transport passengers safely, perform vehicle inspections, and assist passengers with loading and unloading.

Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen and physical. Great career growth opportunities in a large company with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills are required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Subject to a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports passengers.
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist passengers in loading and unloading.

Skills

Verbal communication

21 years old

Driver's license (≥3 years)

Drug screen & physical

Job description

We are proud to offer:

• $21 / HR starting wage
• $1,000 sign on bonus*
• Paid CDL training once permit is obtained
• Rewarding work environment
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth

As a Madison Para-Transit Bus Driver, your major responsibilities will be to:

• Safely transports passengers
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections
• Assists passengers in the loading and unloading process

Requirements of a Bus Driver:

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Be subject to a drug screen & physical

Through our commitment to putting customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver the best means we’ve created a working environment that you’ll love. And, because we’re a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy real security, a brilliant future, and fantastic training.

*Conditions apply; see locations for details.

Must obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 15 days of accepting job offer.

#Startup 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.

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