School Bus Driver

About First Student

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees that safely transports more than 5 million students and passengers each day. Our brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. We pride ourselves on safety, innovation, and advanced training and technology in the transportation industry.

• Drive a split shift: early morning before‑school pickup and after‑school drop‑off with free hours in between.
• Work a guaranteed 4‑hour shift per school day, without nights or weekends unless desired.
• Earn additional hours through trips and charters when available.

• Minimum 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of experience.
• No college degree or high school diploma required; military experience appreciated.
• Retirees, returners to the workforce, or candidates seeking a new career are encouraged to apply.

• $25.50 per hour starting wage.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plans (benefits vary by location).
• $750 bonus for presenting a CDL Permit (CLP) within 7 days of completing the virtual CLP class.
• $250 bonus for presenting a CDL Permit (CLP) within 14 days of completing the virtual CLP class.
• Paid CDL training available.
• Child‑ride‑along program for working parents.

Part‑time, split shift. No nights or weekends unless desired.

Work hours:

4 hours per school day. The opportunity to earn additional hours through trips and charters when available. CLP bonus eligibility expires 2/28/2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or criminal history, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. First Student is committed to a drug‑free workplace.

All safety‑sensitive employees must pass DOT drug testing, including cannabis testing in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40. Washington state safety‑sensitive positions are also subject to drug and alcohol testing.