School Bus Driver- York, ME

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - York, ME

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:
  Dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Rate: $25.00–$29.00 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; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required
• Career advancement opportunities to operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across the U.S. & Canada
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): counseling and support services
• Guaranteed minimum hours: paid for at least 5 hours per day
• Child ride‑along program for working parents
• Safety or attendance bonuses
• Training rate: $13.00 (Rochester, NH training pay)

• 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 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
• 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, taxi or commercial vehicles
• Prior experience in teaching, customer service or related roles

• Sign‑on bonus conditions apply
• Safety and/or attendance bonus conditions apply

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 considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable fair‑chance ordinances.