School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Village of Saugerties (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Part-Time School Bus Driver, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of students in your community. This position offers a flexible schedule with guaranteed hours, and no prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided. Enjoy the benefits of competitive pay, a sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students. If you're passionate about working with children and looking for a fulfilling part-time role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$3,000 Sign On Bonus

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Paid CDL Training

Child-Ride-Along Program

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; paid CDL training is provided.
• Must have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

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 includes 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 Saugerties Central School District in Saugerties, 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 student’s 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:

• $27.00/HR 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!
• Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents.

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. Bonus offer expires 3/31/25.