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Join the largest student transportation company in the United States, First Student! Now accepting applications for School Bus Drivers in the Council Bluffs, IA area.

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Every day we help millions of people to get to where they want to go. Our drivers provide a great service, taking students to and from school and helping people to travel the length and breadth of North America and Canada. So, if youand#39;re reliable, customer focused and a safe driver - join our team and enjoy a career with a difference.

We offer competitive rates of pay and a variety of benefits to attract and reward the best talent. You can also look forward to first class training, great support and the opportunity to make a difference in your community as part of our diverse team. If you join us as a school bus driver, youand#39;ll also enjoy plenty of spare time during the day between taking children to and from school.

NO CDL? Donand#39;t have the appropriate ratings? First Studentand#39;s training program will assist you in completing licenses and endorsements.

Typical hours are 0600-0900 and 1400-1700. Midday routes, evening and weekend charters, and summer work is available (additional work is based on seniority and is bid).

If an offer of employment is made to you, it will be contingent upon satisfactory results obtained from a pre-employment background review. This review includes but may not be limited to:

• Motor Vehicle Record(s)
• Criminal History
• Drug Testing
• Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) / Department of Transportation (DOT) required physical examination(s)
• Prior Employment History

Please note that any falsification or omissions in information provided on any pre-employment document may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

What follows is general employment criteria considered by FGA for all Safety Sensitive Positions. General

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred, but not mandatory for non-management positions)
• At least 21 years of age. This requirement does not apply to select maintenance technician positions
• Appropriate prior work record that demonstrates acceptable work, the ability to follow directions, provide a high-level of customer care and service, and work effectively without direct supervision

Employment and Background

• Verification of the last seven (7) years of residency, and ten (10) years of employment
• Explanation for any gap in employment exceeding thirty (30) calendar days

Motor Vehicle Record

• A valid driverand#39;s license in the state in which you reside
• A minimum of three (3) years of driving experience.
• No more than two (2) moving violations within the past thirty-six (36) months
• No more than (2) accidents (verified by corresponding violation or points associated with accident) within the past thirty-six (36) months
• The ability to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) as required by the position

Criminal Conviction History

Criminal conviction(s) involving one of the following may potentially disqualify you from employment opportunities with any FirstGroup America company: