School Bus Driver - #178218

First Student


Date: 1 week ago
City: North Charleston, SC
Salary: $10 - $21.75 per hour
Contract type: Part 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

  • Starting wage of $21.75/HR
  • Paid CDL Training
  • Weekly Pay
  • PTO (paid time off)
  • Paid holidays (after 30 days of employment)
  • No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays
  • 30 hour weekly guarantee
  • Many other great perks such as company events and activities

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
  • Conditions apply. See location for details.

Bus Driver Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are there jobs available now?
    • We have several part-time positions available.
  • How many hours a week will I work?
    • All positions are providing 30 or more hours per week.
  • Can I drive for my child’s school?
    • It depends on the route assignment. However, it can be arranged with other drivers for CCSD students.
  • Is there other work available besides regular bus routes?
    • Yes, field trips and charter event trips for bus drivers are available.
  • What is the rate of pay?
    • Driver starting pay is $21.75 / monitor pay is $12.50 per hour.
  • Can I take my bus home with me?
    • No, park outs are not authorized.
  • Do I get benefits?
    • Benefits are available for all employees.
  • Do you provide training?
    • Yes, we provide all the training to obtain a CDL.
  • Do you pay for training?
    • Yes, CDL Training is at $15.00 per hour. Monitor training is $10.00 per hour.
  • When do I get my first check?
    • After the first week of training.
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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