School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time School Bus Drivers to join their team in Stamford, CT. This role offers a flexible schedule with a guaranteed 28.5 hours per week, allowing you to make a positive impact in your community by safely transporting students. No previous experience is necessary, as paid training will be provided. Enjoy competitive pay, a referral bonus, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you love working with children and are looking for a fulfilling part-time opportunity, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Holidays

Child-Ride-Along Program

Paid CDL Training

$750 Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No prior experience necessary; paid CDL training provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Work a split shift with guaranteed hours.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Education

No College Degree Required

High School Diploma Not Required

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 Part Time School Bus Drivers for Greenwich, CT

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 28.5 hours per week, no working nights or weekends unless you want to

• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $35.91/hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience

• $750 employee referral bonus*

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

• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!

• Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents

• Paid holidays

For our School 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

DOT Compliance Notice:

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employer. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply. Bonus details, eligibility, and expiration will be provided during the hiring process.

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.