School Bus Driver

Overview

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – Pembroke, MA

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 help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

• 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.
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Looking for a part‑time schedule and summers off.
• Enjoy working with students.
• Note:
  
  This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety‑sensitive employee. DOT Regulation
  49
  
  CFRPart
  40 does not authorize the use of ScheduleI drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
• Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as a valid ClassB License, history of driving with ride share companies or taxi services, previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

• Dependent on experience and qualifications;
  Hourly Rate: $32.52 per hour after training completion.
• 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; optional nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Guaranteed minimum hours:
  Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
• Child Ride‑Along Program:
  Perfect for working parents, restrictions apply.
• Safety or Attendance bonuses** (bonus offer is effective 01/01/2026 – 06/30/2026).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues.
• Employee Discount Program:
  Discounts on various products and services.
• Career Advancement Opportunities:
  Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada.

• Work at First Student – a family of 60,000+ employees who transport more than 5 million students and passengers daily.
• 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 also committed to providing a drug‑free workplace.
• First will consider employment for 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 at this link or upon request: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..