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          Starting wage $21.50 / hour Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA) $2,000 Sign-on Bonus* $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for experienced drivers* Paid Training! Additional pay increase per verified previous school bus driving experience* Child ride-along privileges Guaranteed 4.5 hours/day No nights, weekends, or holidays required Comprehensive training program Opportunities for advancement 401(K) plan available and benefit plan available     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 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 .