School Bus Driver - Bailey Ave.

Nilesschools; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Part-Time School Bus Driver in Buffalo, NY, where you'll play a crucial role in the community by safely transporting students. This position offers flexible hours with a guaranteed 5-hour shift, allowing for additional earnings through trips and charters. With no prior experience required, you will receive paid training to obtain your CDL. Enjoy competitive pay, sign-on bonuses, and various benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. If you love working with students and want a rewarding part-time job, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

$3,000 Sign On Bonus for fully credentialed drivers

$1,500 Sign On Bonus for new drivers

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Child-Ride-Along Program

Paid CDL Training

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; paid CDL training provided.
• Candidates without a diploma or degree are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Ensure safety during morning and afternoon shifts.

Skills

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

No College Degree Required

High School Diploma Not Required

Tools

CDL Training

Job description

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 in Buffalo, 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 (5) 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:

• $25.50-$29.50/HR starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus for fully credentialed drivers*
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus for new drivers*
• 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 6/30/25.