School Bus Driver - Botsford Place.

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to the safe transportation of students in your community! As a part-time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in shaping the daily lives of students, ensuring their safety and comfort during their commutes. With no prior experience necessary, we provide comprehensive training using cutting-edge technology. Enjoy a flexible schedule with guaranteed hours and the opportunity for extra routes. This is a rewarding position where you can make a real difference in the lives of young learners while enjoying competitive pay and generous bonuses.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for fully credentialed drivers

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for non-CDL holders

Paid CDL Training

Additional Hours Available

$200 Commercial Learner’s Permit bonus

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Must obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit within 15 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Ensure timely pickups and drop-offs during school hours.

Skills

Driving Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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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 School Bus Drivers in Buffalo, NY, proudly serving Buffalo City School District; No Experience Necessary! We Train!

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 of 5 hours per school day, with no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• Starting Pay - $25.50/HR; increases after 1 year to $29.50/HR
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for fully credentialed drivers; $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for non-CDL holders*
• $200 Commercial Learner’s Permit bonus*
• Paid CDL Training!
• Additional Hours Available - Opportunities for Extra Charter Routes

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.

• Must obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 15 days of accepting the job offer.
• Conditions apply; see locations for details. Bonus offer expires 6/30/25.

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 other fair chance laws. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is available at this link or upon request: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• School and Employee Bus Services

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