School Bus Driver

First Student; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Child-Ride-Along Program

Job summary

First Student in New Orleans, LA is hiring a Part-Time School Bus Driver to start the day with pre-dawn pickup and end with afternoon drop-off. The role includes a guaranteed 4-hour daily shift and opportunities for extra hours on trips and charters.

Starting pay is $29.20 per hour with full benefits including medical, dental, vision and a 401k plan. Applicants may come from various backgrounds; CDL or CLP is required to drive school buses.

Qualifications

• CDL or CLP required.
• Encourages applications from candidates without a college degree or high school diploma.
• Military experience and returning to the workforce are welcome.
• Retirees are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Split shift with an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off.
• Guaranteed 4-hour shifts per school day, with no nights or weekends unless you want.
• Additional hours through trips and charters when available.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

CDL or CLP

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for New Orleans, 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.

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:

• $29.20 an hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)

• 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.

• CDL or CLP required

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.

Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, from early wage access and loyalty rewards to employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events. If you're ready to be part of a team that Fosters Teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.

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.