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First Student School Bus Driver in COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa
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.
First things First: Who are we?
Twice the size of our next largest competitor, First Student is the leading school transportation solutions provider in North America. Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
$21.63 / hour starting wage; depending on experience
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location)
$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
$3,000 Sign-on Bonus for new drivers*
No experience necessary! We train!
Paid CDL training
Hours guarantee
Paid holidays
Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
Child ride along program
No nights or weekends
About the 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
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
Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
*See location for details. Bonus expires 12/31/24.
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 .