School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part‑Time School Bus Driver for Zachary Community Schools - Zachary, LA.

As a First Student Part‑Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before‑school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home. No experience as a bus driver is required!

We're proud to train you with our industry‑leading technology to help you succeed.

• A split shift, which means an early morning before‑school pickup and an after‑school drop‑off with a few free hours in between.
• A guaranteed shift of 2.75 hours per shift, no working nights or weekends unless you want to.
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

• $20.49 / hour starting wage.
• Paid Behind‑the‑Wheel Training at $15.00 per hour.
• Guaranteed hours – earn 2.75 hours per shift worked. If you work both AM and PM for a full week you will earn 27.5 hours!
• 4 Paid Holidays per school year – Labor Day, MLK Day, Mardi Gras.
• Employee Rewards Program – Earn points for every hour worked and redeem them for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future planning.

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Utilize industry‑leading technology to assist with daily routes.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist students with boarding and exiting the bus to promote a safe and welcoming environment.

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for a minimum of three years.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). test.
• DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

• Zachary Community Schools
• Louisiana School for the Deaf and Visually Impaired
• Slaughter Community Charter School
• GEO Academies of Baton Rouge

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
• Have military experience.
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
• Are retirees.
• Are looking to jump‑start a new career.

• Are looking for a part‑time schedule.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Are at least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years.

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.

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 available here: https://.