School Van Driver

First Student; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $18/hr

No nights/weekends

Paid holidays

Training provided

Charter routes

Student rider program

Job summary

First Student Management LLC in Oregon is seeking School Van Drivers to transport students safely to and from school. The role is non-CDL with an $18.00/hr starting wage and guaranteed hours, providing stability.

You will work with our technology to follow routes and support students throughout the day. Responsibilities include pre- and post-trip inspections and assisting students with boarding and exiting.

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

• Move students to and from school safely.
• Use technology to guide daily routes.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.

Skills

Verbal communication

Minimum age 21

Valid driver’s license

Drug screen & physical

Job description

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

*Conditions apply.

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.

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 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.

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