First Student
SchoolBusDriver
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“School Bus Driver at First Student. Transport students safely. Perform before-school pickup”
Industry & Context.
Safety-sensitive employee, DOT drug testing, No working nights or weekends unless desired
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 21 years old, Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, Subject to DOT drug testing
Nice to Have
Military experience, Returning to the workforce, Looking for a second job, Retirees, Looking to jump start a new career
What You'll Do.
Transport students safely
Perform before-school pickup
Perform after-school drop-off
Work additional hours through trips and charters when available
Full Job Description
**Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Canton, MS** 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’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed. **Your day will include:** * A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few 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. **School Bus Driver benefits:** * **$21.00 - $25.00 per hour** starting wage, based on school bus driver experience. * Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans * No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training! * Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents. **For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:** * 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. **You might be a good fit if you:** * 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. ** First for a reason:** At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family
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