School Bus Driver

First Student; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to the safety and well-being of students. As a part-time School Bus Driver, you'll play a crucial role in your community, ensuring safe transportation for students. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and benefit from comprehensive training and support. With a starting wage of $22.50 to $27.00 per hour and additional bonuses, this is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to make a difference while enjoying the perks of a part-time role. Whether you're returning to the workforce or seeking a new career path, this position offers the chance to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Paid CDL training

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus

$500 Referral Bonus

Flexible schedule

No nights or weekends

Charter route opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior bus driving experience required; training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Complete a split shift with morning and afternoon duties.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 includes 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 Maywood, IL

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 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:

• $22.50 - $27.00 per hour starting wage; depending on experience
• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• $500 Referral Bonus
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Paid CDL training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits plus 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• No nights or weekends

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 07/31/25

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and other fair chance laws. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is available at this link.