Non-CDL Driver

Now Hiring Non-CDL Van Drivers in Rock Falls, IL!

Why join as a Van Driver? For many reasons

• $19.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience

• $17.00 training wage

• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus for new drivers*

• $500 Referral Bonus

• No experience necessary! We train!

• Paid CDL training

• Hours guarantee

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits plus 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)

• No nights or weekends

Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, from early wage access and loyalty rewards to employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events. If you're ready to be part of a team that Fosters Teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be.

About the Van Driver Position

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely

• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes

• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections

• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

Van Driver Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills

• At least 21 years old

• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years

• Be subject to a drug screen and physical

*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires 12/31/2025.

Language Requirement

This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

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 include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. 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.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

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