Job Description
Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Woolwich, ME
As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community
and the lives of students. You will start students’ days with morning pickup
before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional
hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.
No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help
you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and
professional First Student school bus driver.
School Bus Driver benefits:
- Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications.
- Hourly Rate: $19.00 per hour
- Training Pay Rate : $15.50 per hour
- Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
training provided!
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No
nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
* Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance,
management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. &
Canada!
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for
personal and work-related issues.
- Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 2 hours per shift at minimum.
- Child Ride-Along Program: Eligible employees may participate in the Child
Ride-Along Program after successfully completing all required training,
obtaining the necessary qualifications, and being assigned to a regular
route. Child must be at least 1 year old. Not available during CDL training,
new hire training, orientation or onboarding activities. Available only after
the employee has completed training and is actively assigned to a route.
* Candidates will be subject to electronic monitoring while on the job. This
includes systems such as Samsara, Zonar, onboard cameras, and other
technology used to monitor items such as hard braking, door activity, and
other operational and safety metrics
* Safety or Attendance bonuses.**
Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:
- Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
- Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and
mobility aids.
- Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency
exits).
- Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
- Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
- Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior
or delays.
* Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.
School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:
- Retirees looking for supplemental income.
- Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work.
- Veterans transitioning into civilian roles.
- Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job.
- People who enjoy working with children.
You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:
- Are at least 21 years old.
- Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
- Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off.
- Enjoy working with students.
Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive
employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I
drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:
- Valid Class B License.
- History driving with ride share companies or taxi services.
- Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom
assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact
in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched
support.
**Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply. See location for details.
Bonus offer is effective 06/30/26- 05/31/27
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
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Hourly pay, Extra income, Part time, Summer work, Second job, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Weekday work