School Van Driver

First Student, Inc.; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Paid holidays

Hours guarantee

Training provided

Job summary

First Student, Inc. in Coos Bay, OR is hiring a School Van Driver to transport students to and from school. This non-CDL role offers on-the-job training, a starting wage of $18.00 per hour, and guaranteed hours, with no night or weekend shifts.

You will support safe daily routing, perform pre/post trip inspections, and assist students with boarding and exiting the vehicle while using our technology to guide routes. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Get students to and from school safely.
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Job description

School Van Driver in Coos Bay, OR

Why join as a School Van Driver?

For many reasons

• $18.00/HR starting wage
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Non-CDL position
• Hours guarantee
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program
• No nights or weekends

About the School Bus Van Position

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical

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.

Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, from early wage access and loyalty rewards to employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events. If you're ready to be part of a team that Fosters Teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be.

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.