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About the Role

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students, starting their days with morning pickup and transporting them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available. No experience is necessary as expert training and guidance will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Requirements

• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students
• English proficiency required for training, safety communications, company policies, and job-related communications.
• This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Skills

• Valid Class B License
• Driving with ride share companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.
• Leadership skills
• Customer service skills

Location

• Shoreham Wading River School District
• Rocky Point School District
• Miller Place School District
• Mount Sinai School District
• Shoreham, NY

Work Type

• Part-time
• Split shifts (AM/PM routes)
• Weekdays only
• No nights, weekends, or holidays required

Experience Level

• Dependent on experience and qualifications

Salary/Compensations

• Hourly Rate: $29.49 per hour Starting for Big Bus
• Training Rate: $17.00
• Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4.5 hours per day at minimum.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for experienced credential drivers; $3,000 for new drivers
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safety / Attendance bonuses

About the Company

• 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.
• First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 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.