Part-Time School Bus Driver

Part Time School Bus Driver – Benton Harbor Area Schools (Benton Harbor, MI)

$1,000 sign‑on bonus*

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and in the lives of students. You will start students’ days with a morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours may be available for field trips and special event transportation.

Benefits

• Pay Details:
  Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $20.85 per hour (starting rate; increases to $25.00 per hour on September 1 2026)
• Training Rate: $14.50
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Part‑time, flexible schedule:
  Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required
• Career advancement opportunities across 540 locations in the U.S. & Canada
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Community impact: trusted figure for students and families
• Employee discount program
• Guaranteed minimum hours: paid for 4 hrs per day at minimum
• Child Ride‑Along program
• Safety or attendance bonuses*
• CLP bonus**

• $750 CLP bonus if obtained within 7 days
• $250 CLP bonus if obtained within 14 days

Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• Supervise boarding/unloading at stops; assist with seat belts 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 regarding behavior or delays
• Demonstrate leadership and customer‑service skills

Ideal candidates

• Retirees seeking supplemental income
• Stay‑at‑home parents looking for daytime work
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
• People who enjoy working with children

What we look for

• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Looking for a part‑time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students

Additional requirements

Position 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.

Desired skills

• Valid Class B license
• Experience driving ride‑share or taxi vehicles
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer‑service/retail associate

Take the wheel and drive your career forward

With First Student, enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and unmatched support.

• Sign‑on bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective until 6/30/2026.
• CLP bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective until 7/31/2026.

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.