First Student
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.
First Student is Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers!
Now offering a $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
for candidates with CDL B with P & S Endorsement! *
Locations include the following IL school districts: Belvidere,
Skokie, Northbrook, Wheeling, Prairie View, and Batavia, Northbrook, Schaumburg- Elk Grove- South Holland- Glen Ellyn- Villa Park
Pay Rate:
$21 - $30/hour
Schedule:
Part-Time, Split Shift (AM/PM), Weekdays Only
Why Drive with First Student?
$21 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experience
Earn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!
$3,000 sign-on bonus for new drivers!
Commercial Learners Permit Bonus **
$750.00 Bonus
- if the CLP is presented within
7 days
of completing the Virtual CLP class.
$250.00 Bonus
- if the CLP is presented within
14 days
of completing the Virtual CLP class.
Part-time, flexible weekday schedule
Split shifts - mornings and afternoons
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Guaranteed minimum hours
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more)
Seasonal/school-year work with summers off
Supportive, safety-first work environment
If you are already a driver in these types of roles, this experience is a plus:
CDL School Bus Driver
Student Transportation Driver
School Route Driver
Substitute Bus Driver
AM/PM School Bus Operator
Local CDL Driver - School Transportation
Shuttle Driver
Coach Driver
Transit Bus Driver
Bus Driver Responsibilities:
Safely transport students to and from school and events
Operate school buses on assigned local routes
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Maintain cleanliness and ensure safety of the vehicle
Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff
Follow all state and local traffic laws and district policies
Licenses/Driving History that we would find valuable and needed to have or acquire:
Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (or willingness to obtain)
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
No degree and no high school diploma required.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward
as a School Bus Driver with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible hours, great pay, and unmatched support.
Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
*conditions apply; See location for details; Bonus offer expires 10/31/25; Bonus and amount depend on license, endorsements, and time to complete training.
** Conditions apply. Please see locations for details. Offer expires 11/30/2025
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
.
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.
First Student is Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers!
Now offering a $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
for candidates with CDL B with P & S Endorsement! *
Locations include the following IL school districts: Belvidere,
Skokie, Northbrook, Wheeling, Prairie View, and Batavia, Northbrook, Schaumburg- Elk Grove- South Holland- Glen Ellyn- Villa Park
Pay Rate:
$21 - $30/hour
Schedule:
Part-Time, Split Shift (AM/PM), Weekdays Only
Why Drive with First Student?
$21 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experience
Earn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!
$3,000 sign-on bonus for new drivers!
Commercial Learners Permit Bonus **
$750.00 Bonus
- if the CLP is presented within
7 days
of completing the Virtual CLP class.
$250.00 Bonus
- if the CLP is presented within
14 days
of completing the Virtual CLP class.
Part-time, flexible weekday schedule
Split shifts - mornings and afternoons
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Guaranteed minimum hours
Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more)
Seasonal/school-year work with summers off
Supportive, safety-first work environment
If you are already a driver in these types of roles, this experience is a plus:
CDL School Bus Driver
Student Transportation Driver
School Route Driver
Substitute Bus Driver
AM/PM School Bus Operator
Local CDL Driver - School Transportation
Shuttle Driver
Coach Driver
Transit Bus Driver
Bus Driver Responsibilities:
Safely transport students to and from school and events
Operate school buses on assigned local routes
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Maintain cleanliness and ensure safety of the vehicle
Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff
Follow all state and local traffic laws and district policies
Licenses/Driving History that we would find valuable and needed to have or acquire:
Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (or willingness to obtain)
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
No degree and no high school diploma required.
Take the wheel and drive your career forward
as a School Bus Driver with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible hours, great pay, and unmatched support.
Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.
*conditions apply; See location for details; Bonus offer expires 10/31/25; Bonus and amount depend on license, endorsements, and time to complete training.
** Conditions apply. Please see locations for details. Offer expires 11/30/2025
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
.