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First Student, the largest school transportation provider in North America, is hiring School Bus Drivers in Scappoose, OR. This role involves safely transporting students to and from school, supporting students during boarding and exiting, and ensuring vehicle maintenance through inspections. No experience is necessary as training is provided. The position offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for wage increases and bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
- Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
- Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
- Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus
Qualifications
Required
- Good verbal communication skills
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
- Subject to a drug screen and physical
- Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason
About First Student
First Student is a leading provider of school transportation services in the United States, operating a fleet of school buses and serving over 1,000 school districts. The company offers transportation for students to and from school, field trips, athletic events, and other educational activities, as well as shuttle services for colleges and universities. As a subsidiary of FirstGroup plc, a major transportation company, First Student focuses exclusively on meeting the transportation needs of schools and educational institutions, emphasizing safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Full 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 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 School Bus Drivers in Scappoose , OR
**Why join First as a** **School Bus Driver?** **For many reasons**
+ $33.9 - $40.45/HR starting Wages*DOE
+ $500 Sign On Bonus for Non-Credentialed Drivers*
+ $1,000 for fully Credentialed Drivers*
+ Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location)
+ We match year over year wage increases*
+ Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*
+ 5 Paid Holidays
+ No experience necessary! We train!
+ Paid CDL training
+ Hours guarantee
**About the Position**
+ Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
+ Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
+ Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
+ Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus
**Qualifications**
+ Good verbal communication skills
+ At least 21 years old
+ Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
+ Be subject to a drug screen and physical
+ Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Expires 12/31/2024.
_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_ _._