School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – Oregon, MO

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 to become a school bus driver. We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate
  : $18.50 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
• Career Advancement Opportunities across 540+ locations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Community Impact: trusted figure for students and families
• Employee Discount Program
• Guaranteed Minimum
  
  Hours:
  
  20 hours per week
• Child Ride‑Along Program
• Safety and Attendance bonuses
• Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus

• 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 seeking supplemental income
• Stay‑at‑home parents searching for 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

Note: 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.

• Valid Class B License
• Experience driving ride‑share or taxi services
• Prior experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service/retail associate

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

* Sign‑on bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective 01/01/26 - 11/31/26.

** Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective 01/01/26 - 11/31/26.

*** Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective until 07/31/26.

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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