School Bus Driver

Job Opening

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Flint School District in Flint, MI! Sign‑On Bonus: $1,000. 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 – we provide expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

• Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour
• Training Rate: $15.00 per hour
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) Retirement 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: 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

• Safety or Attendance bonuses
• Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) Bonus: $750 if obtained within 7 days; $250 if obtained within 14 days

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts 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 about student behavior or delays
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills

• 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

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

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.

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.

Offer expires 6/30/2026. CLP Bonus expires 5/30/2026. Conditions apply. Please see locations for details.