Job Description

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.Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers in Chester, Deep River, and Essex (Region 4 Schools), CTWhy join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $24.00/hr.-$29.00/hr. starting wage based on experience*
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus*
• $4,000 Sign on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus for non licensed
• Paid training leading to your CDL!*
• 9 paid holidays a year
• Additional hours available xe2x80x93 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 driverxe2x80x99s 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.

*Conditions apply. Sign on bonus set to expire 12/31/24Apply today to become a part of our team!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. Philadelphiaxe2x80x99s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request .

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