School Bus Driver

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First Student is a family of 60,000+ employees who transport more than 5 million students and passengers daily. We are hiring part‑time School Bus Drivers to serve our local community. No driving experience is required; we provide paid CDL training.

• Split shift: early morning before‑school pickup and after‑school drop‑off with free hours in between.
• Guaranteed shift of 4 hours per school day; no night or weekend work unless desired.
• Additional hours possible through trips, charters, and extra work.

• Part‑time schedule; at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license held for at least 5 years.
• Enjoy working with students.
• No college degree or high school diploma required; military experience, returning to workforce, second job seekers, retirees, or those looking to jump‑start a new career are encouraged to apply.
• Willable to undergo DOT drug testing.

• $21.00–$25.50 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement savings plans (benefits may vary by location or CBA).
• Paid CDL training.
• Extra hours available with trips, charters, and additional work.
• Conditions apply; see locations for details.

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 and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and other fair‑chance laws.

All positions in Washington are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.