School Bus Driver

First Student | First Transit
Concord, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2024 CLOSED ON 7/31/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at First Student | First Transit?

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.

School Bus Driver in Concord, CA

First thingsFirst: Who are we?   

Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts. 

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons   

  • $27.00-$31.00/HR Starting Wage*DOE
  • No experience necessary! We train!  
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
  • No nights or weekends 

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  
  • 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.

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.

Salary : $27 - $31

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