School Bus Driver

About the Position

We are hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers at Oak Park School District in Oak Park, Michigan. No experience required; training will be provided. Drivers will start around mid‑morning and transport students to and from school and events in the afternoon.

• Hourly Rate: $24.75 per hour
• Training Hourly Rate: $24.75 per hour
• Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & 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
• Guaranteed Minimum
  
  Hours:
  
  4 hours per day at minimum
• Child Ride‑Along Program (for working parents)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus conditions apply; bonus offer valid until 5/31/2026

• 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.

• 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.

• Valid Class B License.
• History of driving with ride‑share or taxi services.
• Previous experience as teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service/retail associate.

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.

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