School Bus Driver

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School Bus Driver

Location 6755 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97218 US

Phone Number (503) 284-6466

Categories Drivers

Req ID JR645 School Bus Driver (Open)

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 Portland!

Stop by any Wednesday for our Walk in Wednesday Events! Ask about our awesome new wages and put in an app, and you may get an on the spot interview!

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons :

• $35.26- $43.32 / HR Starting Wage; Depending on Experience *
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for Non-Credentialed Drivers*
• $2,500 sign-on bonus for fully Credentialed Drivers*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Training completion pay available upon request.
• Extended Paid Training during Summer after you get license
• Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Company Pays for Permit Tests, Permit Cost and License Cost
• Weekly Attendance Bonus
• 40 Hours Paid Time Off front loaded (September to September)
• Extra Work Available (Trips / Yard Work)
• Annual increase in pay

Additionally, First Student covers 65% of an employee’s medical (employee only) for the first year and 100% by year 5

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.

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