School Bus Driver

First Student; Village of Amityville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking part-time school bus drivers in Amityville, NY. This role offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the community by safely transporting students. With no prior experience required, the company provides comprehensive training to ensure success. Enjoy flexible hours with no nights or weekends, and earn a competitive starting wage with additional bonuses. This is an excellent chance for those looking to return to the workforce or start a new career in a supportive environment. Join a team dedicated to safety and innovation in student transportation!

Benefits

Paid Training

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• No college degree required; military experience is a plus.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license for 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely during morning and afternoon shifts.
• Complete paid training and adhere to safety regulations.

Skills

Student Interaction

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Military Experience

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 Amityville, NY

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 morning pickup and an afternoon drop-off with a few free hours in between
• No working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• Paid Training at $17.25/HR
• $22.30/HR hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $3,000 sign on 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!

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:

• 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. Bonus offer expires soon*

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.