School Van Driver

First Student; Venetia (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage $22.81/hr

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision + 40

Paid training

Attendance bonus

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Part Time School Van Driver in Venetia, PA. You will transport students with a split shift: morning pickup and afternoon drop-off, with no required nights or weekends unless you choose to take extra hours.

No prior van driving experience is required as we provide industry-leading training and support. A valid driver’s license for at least 3 years and being at least 21 are expected. Benefits and a sign-on are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• Requires English proficiency.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Pick up students before school in the morning and drop off after school.
• Transport students safely in a First Student van.
• Complete safety checks and follow DOT regulations as applicable.

Skills

English proficiency

21+ years old

Driver's license (3+ years)

Education

Do not have a college degree or high school diploma

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 $22.81/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.

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.

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.