Small School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; City of Amsterdam (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading transportation company as a Part-Time School Bus Driver in Amsterdam, NY. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay of $27.50/hour, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. No experience required; training provided. Be a vital part of your community!

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plans

Paid CDL training

4 paid holidays per year

Paid sick days

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Split shift with guaranteed 5 hours per school day.

Skills

Working with students

Military experience

Job description

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 includes 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 in the transportation industry.

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology in the school bus industry.

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers for The Greater Amsterdam School District in Amsterdam, NY!

As a First Student Part-Time School Bus 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 bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Stop by and see us for Walk-In Wednesdays at the Transportation Office in the Annex Building at 55 Brandt Pl., Amsterdam, NY 12010, from 10 am - 1 pm every Wednesday!

Fill out an application and get your questions answered!

Your day will include:

1. A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
2. A guaranteed shift of 5 hours per school day, with no working nights or weekends unless you want to
3. Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $27.50/hour starting wage, based on experience
• $5,000 sign-on bonus*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
• 4 paid holidays per year
• Paid sick days
• Referral Bonus Program!

For our bus 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 08/31/25.

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 Student is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and other fair chance laws. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is available at this link or upon request.