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School Bus Driver

First Student
Kansas City, MO, United States
$20 an hour
Full-time

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 / Hour Starting Wage

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus for non-CDL Drivers*

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for CDL Drivers*

$100 completion payout for non-CDL holders once Class B Permit is obtained*

Guaranteed 4.5 hrs / day

Additional pay increase per verified previous school bus driving

Trips and Extra Work Available

No nights, weekends, or holidays required

Paid Training!

Free CDL Class B Training

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 / 24

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 .

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