Salary:

$17.50 - $19.00/Hr

Job type:

Full Time

Street Address:

3711 Gembrit Circle Kalamazoo, MI 49001 United States of America

Posted date:

2026-02-25

Full job description:

Now Hiring Full Time School Van Drivers - Kalamazoo, Michigan!

As a First Student Part Time Paratransit Van Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the passengers you transport.

No experience as a Van driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

School Van Driver benefits:

• Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

• Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour

• Training Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.

• Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

School Van Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees
• Are looking to jump start a new career

You might be a good fit as a School Van Driver if you:

• Are at least 21 years old

• Must have chauffeur license

• Are looking for a flexible schedule
• Enjoy helping people in the community
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years

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:

• History driving with ride share companies or taxi services

• Previous experience as a teacher, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

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.

Job reference:

JR9550