Spare School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers – East Freetown, MA Now Hiring Substitute Licensed School Bus Drivers First Student is seeking   experienced, fully licensed School Bus Drivers   for substitute driving opportunities supporting   HTS, field, athletic, and charter work . This position is designed for experienced drivers who already possess the required CDL and school bus qualifications and are looking for flexible driving opportunities. School Bus Driver Benefits HTS, Field & Athletic Work:   $36.18 per hour Charter Work:   $25.26 per hour Charter Hours Available:   Opportunities may include extended charter assignments, including a current assignment of approximately   13.5 hours per day, 5 days per week Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance or coverage options 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Flexible substitute driving opportunities 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 Your Day as a Substitute School Bus Driver May Include Safely transporting students for   HTS, field, athletic, and charter assignments Supervising boarding and unloading and assisting students as needed Conducting pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections Maintaining a safe and orderly environment on the bus Reporting mechanical or safety concerns promptly Following all traffic laws, DOT requirements, and company safety standards Communicating professionally with students, families, school staff, dispatch, and other First Student team members Providing dependable coverage based on operational needs and available assignments This Opportunity May Be a Great Fit For Experienced school bus drivers looking for additional driving opportunities Retired or semi-retired CDL drivers Drivers interested in substitute, HTS, field, athletic, or charter work Experienced drivers looking for flexible scheduling and additional hours Required Qualifications Must be at least 21 years old Must possess a   valid CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements Must be qualified to operate a school bus without an air brake restriction, when applicable Previous school bus driving experience preferred Must meet all applicable DOT and First Student safety requirements Please note: This opportunity is intended for candidates who are already fully licensed and qualified to operate a school bus. Pay varies based on the type of assignment. HTS, field, and athletic work pays $36.18 per hour. Charter work pays $25.26 per hour. DOT Requirement 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. Take the Wheel and Drive Your Career Forward Put your school bus driving experience to work with First Student while enjoying flexible opportunities across HTS, field, athletic, and charter assignments. Language Requirement This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English. 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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf .