School Bus Driver

First Student; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Part-Time School Bus Driver in Watertown, NY. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. Ideal for those looking for a rewarding job without prior experience. Enjoy benefits like a sign-on bonus and medical coverage while making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Child-Ride-Along Program

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for Fully Credential Drivers

$1,000 Sign On Bonus for Non-Credentialed Drivers

Qualifications

• No experience as a bus driver is required; training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely with before-school pickup and afternoon drop-off.
• Guaranteed shift of 4 hours per school day.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Job description

Join to apply for the School Bus Driver role at First Student

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 Part-Time School Bus Drivers for Watertown City School District in Watertown, NY!

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 student’s 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 (4) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $22.00 - $26.00/HR starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus for Fully Credential Drivers*
• $1,000 Sign On Bonus for Non-Credentialed 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!
• Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents

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 3 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 06/30/25.

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 .