School Bus Driver

FIRST STUDENT INC; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

FIRST STUDENT INC is hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Battle Ground, WA. The role involves safely transporting students to and from school, with no prior experience required as paid training is provided. Enjoyable working environment with a part-time schedule, competitive wage, and various benefits available.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

$500 sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• No experience required, paid CDL training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct split shifts for before-school pickups and after-school drop-offs.
• Transport students safely and ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Enjoy working with students

Ability to work part-time

Education

Valid driver's license for at least 5 years

Job description

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 Part Time School Bus Drivers for << School District, City, State>>

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students’ day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

• A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
• A guaranteed shift of (5) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available
• $26.54 / hour- $32.34 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $27.34 / hour- $33.14 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience for 2025-2026 school year
• $500 sign on bonus for drivers*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees
• Are looking to jump start a new career

You might be a good fit if you:

• Are looking for a part-time schedule
• Enjoy working with students
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply; see locations for details. Bonus offer expires 12/31/25.

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. 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