School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in student transportation is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers in Philadelphia. This role offers a starting wage of $23.69 per hour, with opportunities for additional hours through charter routes. No previous experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. Drivers will benefit from top-notch technology to assist in navigating their routes and will play a crucial role in ensuring students' safety. Join a family-oriented team that values safety and innovation while enjoying a work-life balance with no nights or weekends required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess good communication skills.
• Valid driver's license required for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school as a professional driver.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections for maintenance.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

Valid driver's license for at least 3 years

Tools

Industry leading technology for routing

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 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 in Philadelphia, PA!

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $23.69/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• No nights or weekends

About the School Bus Driver Position

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. 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.