School Bus Driver

First Student; Westville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Details: Dependent on experience

Hourly Rate: $18.50/hr

Training Hourly Rate: $15.00/hr

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life ins.

401(k) with company match

Part-time, flexible schedule

Career Advancement Opportunities

EAP

Employee Discount Program

Guaranteed Minimum Hours: 20 hours per

Job summary

First Student is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers in Westville, IL to safely transport students on daily routes. No experience is required as we provide training and CDL support to help you begin a rewarding career.

You’ll work split AM/PM shifts with weekday hours, no nights or summers, and earn $18.50 per hour with benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, and career advancement opportunities across 540 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• No experience required; expert training provided.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid Class B License is required.
• Part-time schedule with daytime routes; no nights or summers.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading; assist with seatbelts.
• Maintain order on the bus and follow safety rules.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Report issues and keep the bus clean and safe.
• Communicate with parents and school staff as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Safety-conscious

Flexible schedule

Education

Valid Class B License

Job description

Now Hiring PartTime School Bus Drivers -Westville, IL

As a Part Time School Bus Driver,you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students’ dayswithmorningpickupbefore schoolandtransport them safely back home in the afternoon.Additionalhours forfield tripsand special event transportation may be available.

No experienceis necessary to become a school bus driver!Weare here to help you succeedwith expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

• Hourly Rate :$18.50 per hour

• Training Hourly Rate: $15.00 per hour

• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided!

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Lifeinsuranceor coverage options

• 401(k) Retirement Planwith company match.

• Part-time, flexible schedule:Split shifts (AM/PMroutes), weekdays only;No nights, weekends, holidays, or summersrequired.

• CareerAdvancement Opportunities:Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

• Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

• Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 20 hoursper day at minimum.

• Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.

• Safetyor Attendance bonuses

• Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.

• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops;assiststudents with seatbelts and mobility aids.

• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).

• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.

• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.

• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income

• Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work

• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles

• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

• People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

• Are at least 21 years old

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

• Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off

• Enjoy working with students

Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offeris effective 01/01/26-12/31/26.

Safety and/or Attendance bonusconditions apply.See location for details.

Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonusconditions apply. See location for details.

Note: 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.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

• Valid Class BLicense

• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services

• Previousexperienceas a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retailassociate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward

with First Student! Make an impactinyour community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

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.