School Bus Driver

First Student, Inc.; West Plains (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$17.95 / hour starting wage

Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus

$750 CLP bonus (within 7 days)

$250 CLP bonus (within 14 days)

Medical, Dental, Vision + 401k

Paid CDL training

Child-Ride-Along Program

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in West Plains, MO is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver to help transport students safely to and from school. You will start with before-school pickup and finish with an afternoon drop-off, enjoying a split shift with few hours in between.

No prior bus driving experience is required—we provide paid CDL training and use industry-leading technology to help you succeed. This role is ideal for someone seeking a part-time schedule and meaningful community work.

Qualifications

• No experience as a bus driver required; paid CDL training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license for 3+ years.
• DOT drug testing applies; safety-sensitive position.
• English proficiency required for daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive students to and from school on a split shift (before and after school).
• Adhere to safety procedures and DOT regulations for student transportation.
• Utilize company training and technology to support operations.

Skills

Part-time schedule

Student interaction

21+ years old

Driver's license 3+ years

Tools

CDL training

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for West Plains, MO

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, no working nights or weekends unless you want to.
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $17.95 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• Commercial Learners Permit Bonus**
• $750.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 7 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.
• $250.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 14 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.
• 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. Please see locations for details. Offer expires 8/31/2025

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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.

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.