Spare School Bus Driver

First Student; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading student transportation company as a Spare School Bus Driver, where you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community. With flexible part-time hours, competitive pay ranging from $29 to $31 per hour, and a supportive training program, you'll help ensure the safe transportation of students each day. This role is ideal for individuals looking to contribute positively while enjoying a fulfilling part-time career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

$2,000 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers

Qualifications

• Must have a current CDL with School Bus and passenger endorsements.
• Minimum of 1 year school bus driving experience preferred.
• At least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Drive AM & PM routes based on location needs.
• Ensure the safety of students during transport.
• Report to the designated location for morning and afternoon shifts.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Communication

Job description

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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.

Now Hiring Part Time, Spare School Bus Drivers for Plymouth, MN

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.

Your day will include:

• Drive AM & PM routes at any Minnesota location
• May cover different route at different location each shift
• Not assigned a regular route, assignments based on locations needs
• 5:30 AM and 12:30 PM report times
  
  

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $29.00 / hour- $31.00 / hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
• $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)
  
  

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
• Must have current CDL with School Bus and passenger endorsements
• Minimum of 1 year school bus driving experience
• 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 7/31/25.
  
  

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 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 .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  School and Employee Bus Services

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