School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers for Belmont, NH and Multiple Surrounding School Districts!

Limited-Time $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! 9/4 to 9/25

Don't miss this opportunity! Our enhanced $3,000 Sign-On Bonus is available for a limited time and ends September 18th, 2026. Bonus conditions apply.

Join First Student and make a difference in your community while earning competitive pay, receiving paid CDL training, and enjoying a flexible schedule that works around your life.

As a Part-Time School Bus Driver, You Will: Play a vital role in your community by safely transporting students to and from school each day. You'll start students' mornings with a safe ride to school and bring them home in the afternoon. Additional hours may also be available through field trips and special events. No experience? No problem! We'll provide the training and support you need to earn your Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL). School Bus Driver Benefits

• Pay Rate : $26.00-$30.00 per hour after training (based on experience and qualifications)

• Training Rate : $19.50 per hour

• Guaranteed minimum of 4 paid hours per day

Paid CDL Training

• We provide CLP and CDL training to help you launch a new career.

Flexible Schedule

• Weekdays only

• Split AM/PM shifts

• No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required

Health & Financial Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

Employee Perks

• Chime® - Get paid up to two days early with eligible direct deposit.

• SALT® - Access to student loan assistance, financial wellness resources, college planning tools, and exclusive educational benefits.

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Advancement Opportunities across more than 540 First Student locations in the U.S. and Canada

• Community-focused work that makes a difference every day

• Child Ride-Along Program (for eligible employees)

• Safety and/or Attendance Bonuses**

Your Day as a School Bus Driver

• Safely transport students to and from school and school activities.

• Assist students while boarding and exiting the bus.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and professional bus environment.

• Follow all traffic laws and company safety standards.

• Communicate with parents, schools, and dispatch as needed.

• Provide excellent customer service while ensuring student safety.

This Position is Perfect For

• Retirees

• Stay-at-home parents

• Veterans

• Anyone looking for a second career

• Individuals seeking flexible, part-time employment

• People who enjoy working with children

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years.

• Ability to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and CDL (training provided).

• Enjoy working with students and serving your community.

Please Note This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive position. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. Great Candidates Often Have Experience In

• Customer Service

• Hospitality

• Teaching

• Child Care

• CDL Driving

• Ride Share or Taxi Services

• Retail

• Social Work

• Classroom Assistance

Drive Your Career Forward with First Student Make a meaningful impact in your community while enjoying flexible hours, paid CDL training, excellent benefits, and the support of North America's leading school transportation company. Safety and/or Attendance Bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Limited-Time $3,000 Sign-On Bonus ends September 25th, 2026. Bonus conditions apply. See location for complete details

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