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School Bus Driver
First Student • Kenosha, WI 53144 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $20.50/hr • Entry Level
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First Student, the largest school transportation provider in North America, is seeking School Bus Drivers to join their team. This role involves safely transporting students to and from school, conducting vehicle inspections, and providing support to students during boarding and exiting. No experience is necessary as training is provided. The position offers a starting wage of $20.50/hour, a $2,500 sign-on bonus, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and additional hours through charter route opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students to and from school.
- Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
- Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.
- Prioritize vehicle maintenance.
- Support students during their journey.
Qualifications
Required
- Good verbal communication skills
- At least 19 years old
- Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
- Subject to a drug screen and physical
- Subject to DOT drug testing
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
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
- $20.50 / hour starting wage; depending on experience*
- $2,500 sign on bonus*
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
- No experience necessary! We train!
- Paid CDL training
- Hours guarantee
- Paid holidays
- Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
- Child ride along program
- No nights or weekends
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 19 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 offer ends 3/31/24
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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