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Minneapolis (MN)

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USD 60,000 - 80,000

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Job summary

First Student seeks Part Time School Bus Drivers in Minneapolis to safely transport students. This role includes flexible scheduling and the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community. No prior experience required as training will be provided, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to start a new career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

401k Retirement Savings Plans

Training with industry-leading technology

$2,000 sign on bonus for experienced drivers

Qualifications

Must have current CDL with School Bus and passenger endorsements.
Minimum of 1 year school bus driving experience.
Enjoy working with students and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Drive AM & PM routes based on assignments.
May cover different routes at various locations each shift.
Participate in safety-sensitive drug testing.

Skills

Working with students

Time management

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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- $32.00 / 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 .

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