First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

$20.00/HR starting wage; more with school bus experience*
No experience necessary! We train!
No nights or weekends

Hourly employees are rewarded for every hour worked in our Salt program and can redeem earned points for a variety of prizes, gift certificates, trips or future planning.

About the School Bus 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

School Bus Driver Qualifications

Good verbal communication skills
At least 21 years old
Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply. See location for details.

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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .