School Bus Driver

First Student; Ellington (CT); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking part-time School Bus Drivers in Ellington, CT. No previous driving experience is required, as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers flexible hours, a guaranteed wage of $21.25/hour, and additional opportunities for trips and charters.

Benefits

Paid CDL training

Child-Ride-Along Program

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• No college degree required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Complete required morning and afternoon shifts.
• Participate in paid training for CDL.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Job description

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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 Ellington, CT

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 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:

• $21.25/hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience
• $1,000 employee referral bonus*
• Paid CDL training*
• Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents*
• Hours guarantee
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• No nights or weekends
  
  

For our School 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:

• Have good verbal communication skills
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Are subject to a drug screen and physical
  
  

DOT Compliance Notice:

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

• Conditions apply. Bonus details, eligibility, and expiration will be provided during the hiring process.
  
  

Apply today to become a part of our team!

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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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