School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers – New Fairfield, CT

As a Part‑Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You'll start students' days with morning pickups before school and safely transport them home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may also be available. No experience is necessary! First Student provides paid training, support, and guidance to help you become a safe and professional school bus driver.

Hourly Rate: $27.11 per hour after training completion.
Training Rate: $16.94 per hour.

• Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided.
• Paid Time Off & Additional Benefits:
  5 Earned Days (Paid), 5 Floating Holidays (Paid), 5 Company Holidays (Paid), 5 Personal/Sick Days (Paid).
• Accident-Free Safety Bonus Program.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with enhanced company contribution of $1.25 per hour worked (up to 40 hours per week).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Guaranteed minimum of 4 paid hours per day.
• Child Ride-Along Program.
• Career advancement opportunities across more than 540 locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Part‑time, flexible schedule. Split shifts (AM/PM routes). Weekdays only. No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

• Safely transport students to and from school and school activities.
• Assist students with boarding, unloading, seatbelts, and mobility aids.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Report maintenance concerns promptly.
• Keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Follow all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with parents, school staff, and dispatch.
• Provide excellent customer service and leadership.

• Retirees looking for supplemental income.
• Stay‑at‑home parents seeking a flexible schedule.
• Veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
• Individuals seeking a second career.
• Anyone who enjoys working with children and serving their community.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years.
• Ability to work a part‑time schedule.
• Enjoy working with students.

This position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing. As a safety‑sensitive position, DOT regulations prohibit the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana.

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.

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Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential.

Safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.

Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.

Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.

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