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School Bus Driver
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What they do
A Bus Driver drives buses and transport passengers along a designated route. Works for a city public transit system, regional bus company, or school district.
$47,917 / year median in Connecticut
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Now Hir
- ing Part/Full Time School Bus Drivers,
- STAMFORD, CT
- As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.
- No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver!
- We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.
- School Bus Driver benefits:
- + •$ 70 per shift (AM & PM) $140 PER DAY•after training completion; $16.
- Jump to $92 per AM or PM shift after one year of service
- ($184)
- + •Weekly Attendance Bonus- $125 per week ($25 per day)•+ Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided!
Career Advancement Opportunities:
- Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada! +
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
- Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact:
Be a trusted figure for students and families. +Employee Discount Program:
Discounts on various products and services. +Guaranteed Minimum Hours:
Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum. +Child Ride-Along Program:
Perfect for working parents.- Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
- + Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
- School Bus Driver Jobs are
Perfect For:
- + Retirees looking for supplemental income + Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work + Veterans transitioning into civilian roles + Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job + People who enjoy working with children
- You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:
- + 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
Note:
- 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.
- Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
- + Valid Class B License + History 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.
- Take the wheel and drive your career forward
- with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.
- Must drive AM and PM routes.
- 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!