School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – Vernon, CT. 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. Benefits Pay dependent on experience and qualifications. Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour. Training Hourly Rate: $16.94 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. Career advancement opportunities into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support services. Employee Discount Program. Guaranteed minimum hours with paid minimum. Safety or Attendance bonuses. Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus. Responsibilities 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. Who We’re Looking For 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. Requirements At least 21 years old. Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years. Looking for a part‑time schedule and 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 ScheduleI drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as a valid ClassB license, history driving with ride‑share companies or taxi services, previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. 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 of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVCII. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer. Fair Hiring and Equal Opportunity 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. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance: Poster is at this link or upon request Mission 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. Focus on Safety 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 Work together, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr