School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Richmond (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of professional drivers committed to safely transporting students to and from school. This role offers a starting wage of $27.50 per hour, with no experience necessary as paid CDL training is provided. Enjoy a supportive work environment with industry-leading technology to assist in daily routes, while maintaining a focus on vehicle safety through regular inspections. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in their community while enjoying a work-life balance with no nights or weekends required.

Benefits

Paid CDL Training

No Nights or Weekends

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and pass a drug screen.
• Good communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Valid Driver's License for at least 3 years

Job description

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.

Job title in city, state proudly serving x school district(s); Any other unique selling points about the location

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

1. $27.50/HR starting wage
2. No experience necessary! We train!
3. Paid CDL training
4. No nights or weekends

About the School Bus Driver Position

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

School Bus Driver Qualifications

1. Good verbal communication skills
2. At least 21 years old
3. Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
4. Be subject to a drug screen and physical

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.