School Van Driver

First Student; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $19.12/hr

Hours guaranteed

Paid holidays

No nights or weekends

Training provided

Job summary

First Student in Houston, TX is hiring School Van Drivers to transport students safely to and from school. No prior experience needed as we provide training. Earn $19.12 per hour with guaranteed hours, paid holidays, and opportunities for additional hours on charter routes.

Role focuses on student safety, supportive boarding assistance, and vehicle inspections, powered by industry-leading routing technology. This is a family-friendly employer with strong safety commitments.

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

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Support students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.
• Conduct pre and post-trip vehicle inspections to prioritize maintenance.
• Utilize company technology to guide daily routes.

Skills

Good verbal communication

21 years old minimum

Valid driver's license (3+ years)

Drug screen and physical

Job description

Now Hiring School Van Drivers in Houston, Texas

Why join as a School Van Driver? For many reasons

• $19.12 per hour HR starting wage; depending on experience
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Hours guarantee
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
• No nights or weekends

About the School Bus Driver 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.

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.