School Bus Driver - Center Point, AL

First Student; Center Point (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

First Student in Alabama is hiring a part-time School Bus Driver to safely transport students on a split shift: early morning pickup, after-school drop-off, with a few free hours between.

The position guarantees at least 4 hours per school day, with additional hours on trips and charters when available. No experience is required; paid CDL training is provided.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required.
• 21+ years old or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus on assigned routes with safety as priority.
• Ensure student safety and assist with boarding/alighting.
• Follow DOT and company policies and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

English proficiency

21+ years old

Valid driver's license 3+ years

Job description

• 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
• $25.00 per hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!

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:

• $25.00 per hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!

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.

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.