School Bus Driver - Cleveland Hill School District

FIRST GROUP AMERICA INC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking part-time School Bus Drivers to service the Cleveland Hill School District. You'll play a pivotal role in the community, providing safe transport for students with flexible hours and industry-leading training. No prior experience is necessary as training is provided, and competitive hourly wages along with sign-on bonuses are offered. Join a dedicated team ensuring students arrive safely at school and home.

Benefits

$7,500 sign on bonus for experienced school bus drivers

$6,000 sign-on bonus for new drivers

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans

Paid CDL training

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Enjoy working with students.
• At least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a split shift for morning and afternoon student transport.
• Ensure student safety during transport.
• Be available for additional hours from trips and charters.

Job description

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School Bus Driver - Cleveland Hill School District

Apply locations BUFFALO, NY - 2306 WALDEN AVE time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR8649

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.

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer.

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers Servicing Cleveland Hill School District in Cheektowaga, 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 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, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $25.25/HR - $28.50/HR starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $7,500 sign on bonus for experienced school bus drivers*
• $6,000 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!
• New Rates starting 9/1/2025 - $27.00/HR - $30.50/HR

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 08/31/25.

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 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 .

About Us

MISSION
Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

FOCUS ON SAFETY
Safety is at the heart of everything we do

CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS
Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure

SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS
Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities

FOSTER TEAMWORK
Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion

SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence