Part Time School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Lenexa (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of school bus drivers at a leading transportation company! This role offers a starting wage of $22 per hour, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, and a generous sign-on bonus. No prior experience is required as training is provided, including paid CDL training. Enjoy a supportive work environment with industry-leading technology, guaranteed hours, and the opportunity for additional charter routes. This position is perfect for those who love working with children and want a rewarding career that prioritizes safety and community service.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid CDL Training

Paid Holidays

Child Ride Along Program

No Nights or Weekends

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for Fully Licensed Drivers

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus for New Drivers

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

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.

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

• $22 / hour starting wage; depending on experience
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
• $2,000 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 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.