Part Time School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in student transportation is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers to join their team. This role offers a competitive starting wage of $21.50 to $26 per hour, along with generous sign-on bonuses for new and experienced drivers. The company prides itself on providing comprehensive training, ensuring that no experience is necessary to apply. Drivers will enjoy a supportive work environment with industry-leading technology to assist them in their daily routes. With benefits including paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a difference in their community while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Paid CDL Training

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Holidays

Child Ride Along Program

Additional Hours Available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license for 3 years.
• Good verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Job description

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.

Now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Edwardsville, IL-- $21.50hr and up to $26hr Starting Wage, Up To $2,500 Sign-On Bonus $3,000 for experienced drivers with CDL & Paid CDL Training!

*Apply Today to Take Advantage of our New Sign-On Bonus!*

No Experience Necessary! We Train!

17 Commercial Court, Glen Carbon, Illinois, USA, 62034

Questions? 618-656-0125

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $21.50 and up + $26 starting wage; depending on experience
• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus for new drivers*
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
• $500 Referral Bonus*
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Paid CDL training

• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits plus 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No nights or weekends

About the 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.

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
  • Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires 1/31/2024.

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.