School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – New Britain, CT

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you play a vital role in your community and in the lives of students.

You will start the 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.

We are offering a $2,500 sign‑on bonus for experienced CDL drivers. No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver – we provide expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

• Hourly Rate: $24.00 per hour
• Training Pay: $16.94
• 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
• Child Ride‑Along Program (perfect for working parents)
• Guaranteed Minimum
  
  Hours:
  
  paid for 4 hours per day at minimum
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues
• Employee Discount Program:
  Discounts on various products and services
• Career Advancement Opportunities into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across 540 plus locations in the U.S. and Canada

• 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 and summers off
• Enjoy working with students
• Subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40)

First Student offers a $2,500 sign‑on bonus for experienced CDL drivers. Conditions apply. Bonus offer is effective 01/01/2026 – 06/30/2026. See location for details.

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 Student also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law, subject to reasonable regulation and screening standards.

First Student is committed to providing a drug‑free workplace.