Part-Time School Bus Driver

Location 701 S. Columbus Ave. Mount Vernon, New York 10550-4715 US

Phone Number (914) 423-7777

Categories Drivers

Req ID JR585 Part-Time School Bus Driver (Open)

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.

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers at our First Mile Square Columbus location! No Experience Necessary, We Train!

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

• Starting Rates:

• Van - $26.64-$27.64/HR

• Duel Wheel Bus - $27.68-$28.68/HR

• Big Bus - $29.87-$30.87/HR

• $3,000 Sign On Bonus for Fully Credentialed Drivers; $1,500 Sign On Bonus for Non-CDL Holders*

• Paid CDL training!

• Immediate Hire for Qualified Drivers

• Competitive Benefits

• Fixed Routes

• 30 Hours a Week Guaranteed

• Additional Hours Available - Opportunities for Extra Charter Routes!

• 210 Days Paid Per School Year

About the School Bus Driver 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

School Bus Driver Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills

• At least 21 years old

• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years

• Commercial Learner Permits are Required but we offer CLP training classes virtually or in person. Reach out to the location to get scheduled!

• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. 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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.