Part Time School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a family of over 60,000 dedicated employees committed to safely transporting students every day. As a School Bus Driver, you'll enjoy a starting wage of $24 per hour, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment. This role offers guaranteed hours, no night or weekend shifts, and opportunities for advancement. With a focus on safety and innovation, you'll be equipped with industry-leading technology to help you navigate your routes. Experience the joy of making a difference in students' lives while enjoying great benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Training

Child Ride-Along Privileges

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Drivers

Guaranteed 4.5 hours/day

Opportunities for Advancement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Subject to drug screening and physical examination.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

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.

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

• Starting wage $24 / hour
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus*
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced drivers*
• Paid Training!
• Additional pay increase per verified previous school bus driving experience*
• Child ride-along privileges
• Guaranteed 4.5 hours/day
• No nights, weekends, or holidays required
• Comprehensive training program
• Opportunities for advancement
• 401(K) plan available and benefit plan available

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 3/31/25.

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.