School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Tolland (CT); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Part Time School Bus Driver in Tolland, CT. This role offers a flexible schedule with guaranteed hours, paid training, and the chance to positively impact students' lives. No prior experience is needed, and we provide comprehensive training to ensure your success. Enjoy benefits like paid holidays and opportunities for additional hours through charters.

Benefits

Paid CDL training

Child-Ride-Along Program

Paid holidays

Hours guarantee

Additional hours available

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Split shift with guaranteed 4 hours per school day.

Skills

Communication

Education

No college degree or high school diploma

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 Tolland, 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 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:

• $22.06–$28.89/hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience

• Paid CDL training*

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

• Hours guarantee

• Paid holidays

• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!

• No nights or weekends

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:

• Have good verbal communication skills

• Are at least 21 years old

• Have held a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

• Are subject to a drug screen and physical

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.

First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.