School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – Warren, RI

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.

• Pay Details:
  Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $29.26 per hour
• Training Hourly Rate: $16.00 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: 4.5 hours per day at minimum
• Child Ride‑Along Program:
  Perfect for working parents

Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada.

Counseling and support services for personal and work‑related issues.

Be a trusted figure for students and families.

Discounts on various products and services.

Safety or Attendance bonuses** (conditions apply; see location for details).

• 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 looking for supplemental income
• Stay‑at‑home parents seeking 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
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
• Are looking for a part‑time schedule and summers off
• Enjoy working with students

• Valid Class B License
• History driving with rideshare companies or taxi services
• Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate

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.

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.

• 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.
• Care for our students – ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure.
• Surpass customer expectations – go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities.
• Foster teamwork, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion.
• Set the highest standards – continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence.