School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in student transportation is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers to join their family. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' daily lives by ensuring their safe travel to and from school. With a starting pay of $20.48 and guaranteed hours, you will receive comprehensive training, even if you have no prior experience. Utilize industry-leading technology to navigate your routes efficiently while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about safety and community service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old with 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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle maintenance tools

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 Pay is $20.48 with a guarantee of 27.5 hours weekly; if you work five days per week, a.m. and p.m.
• No experience necessary! We train!

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

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.