School Van Driver

First Student; Peters Township (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

First Student in Venetia, PA is hiring part-time School Van Drivers to help transport students safely to and from school each day. You’ll start the day with pre‑school pickup and finish with an after‑school drop‑off.

No experience is required—we provide paid training. Compensation starts at $20.10/hour (lift van $21.89/hour) with a $2,000 sign‑on bonus for experienced drivers, plus medical/dental/vision benefits and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
• Military experience is considered.
• Returning to workforce or retirees welcome.

Responsibilities

• Split shift with early morning and after-school duties.
• No nights or weekends unless you choose to.
• Additional hours available through trips and charters when offered.

Skills

Student interaction

Safety minded

Valid driver's license

Job description

Now Hiring Part Time School Van Drivers for Venetia, PA!

As a First Student Part Time School Van 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 van 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.
• No working nights or weekends unless you want to.
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Van Driver benefits:

• Unlit $20.10/HR Starting Wage
• Lift Van $21.89/HR Starting Wage
• $2,000 sign on bonus for experienced drivers*.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary. We offer paid training!
• Monthly Attendance Bonus

For our Van 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 12/31/26.

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.