School Bus Driver

First Student; Louisiana; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

First Student is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver in Louisiana. This position involves transporting students safely to and from school with no prior bus driving experience required. Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with paid training and competitive pay, all while making a difference in your community.

Benefits

Paid CDL Training – No experience necessary!

Great work-life balance – No nights or weekends required.

Employee Rewards Program – Earn points for every hour worked.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Transport students safely to and from school.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Job description

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Now Hiring School Bus Drivers for St. James Parish Schools, Vacherie, LA

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:

• $20.00 / hour starting wage, with higher rates for experienced school bus drivers.
• Paid CDL Training – No experience necessary!
• Great work-life balance – No nights or weekends required.
• Employee Rewards Program – Earn points for every hour worked and redeem them for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future financial planning.
  
  

About the School Bus Driver Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Utilize industry-leading technology to assist with daily routes.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
  
  

School Bus Driver Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of three years.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical examination.
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
  
  

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.

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 School Bus Drivers for St. James Parish Schools, Vacherie, LA

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:

• $20.00 / hour starting wage, with higher rates for experienced school bus drivers.
• Paid CDL Training – No experience necessary!
• Great work-life balance – No nights or weekends required.
• Employee Rewards Program – Earn points for every hour worked and redeem them for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future financial planning.
  
  

About the School Bus Driver Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Utilize industry-leading technology to assist with daily routes.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
  
  

School Bus Driver Qualifications:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license held for a minimum of three years.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test and physical examination.
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
  
  

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.

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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