School Bus Driver

First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees delivering safe and innovative transportation for more than 5 million students and passengers each day. We are proud to train new talent with industry‑leading technology and offer a supportive career environment.

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before‑school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We offer paid CDL training to help you succeed.

• A split shift – early morning before‑school pickup and after‑school drop‑off with free hours in between
• A guaranteed shift of 5 hours per school day (no working nights or weekends unless you want to)
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

• $26.00 per hour starting wage
• $500 sign‑on bonus for drivers*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits plus 401k retirement savings plans (benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary—paid CDL training available

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees
• Are looking to jump‑start a new career

• Are looking for a part‑time schedule
• Enjoy working with students
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years

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.

Bonus offer expires 12/31/25.

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.

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.