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School Bus Driver

First Student
First Student Salary
Chester, CT Other
POSTED ON 4/13/2024
Location 15 Prospect Street Chester, Connecticut 06412 US
Phone Number (860) 526-5833
Categories Drivers
Req ID JR252 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 in Chester, Deep River, and Essex (Region 4 Schools), CT

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:
  • $21.46/hr.-$27.42/hr. starting wage based on experience
  • $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
  • $4,000 Sign on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
  • $1,000 Sign on Bonus for non licensed
  • Paid training leading to your CDL!*
  • 9 paid holidays a year
  • Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
  • Child ride along program
  • No nights or weekends
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
  • Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
*Conditions apply. Sign on bonus set to expire 4/31/24

Apply today to become a part of our team!

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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