School Bus Driver

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

Job summary

First Student, a leader in student transportation, is hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Rock Falls, IL. This role plays a crucial part in the community, providing safe passage for students during their daily commutes. No prior bus driving experience is needed as comprehensive training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a new career or pick up a part-time gig. Benefits include competitive hourly wages, various bonuses, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

$1,000 Referral Bonus

$200 Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus

Paid CDL training

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• No college degree or high school diploma is required.
• Hiring candidates looking for a part-time schedule or returnees such as retirees.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely in the morning and afternoon.
• Complete DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee.
• Participate in paid CDL training offered by the company.

Skills

Working with students

Driving

Job description

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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 Part Time School Bus Drivers for Rock Falls, 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:

• $20.00/HR-$24.50/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus*
• $1,000 Referral Bonus*
• $200 Commercial Learner's Permit 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. Must obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 15 days of accepting job offer. 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 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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