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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

Diesel Mechanic

First Student

Galesburg, Illinois, US

Full Time

$25/Hr

950 Lyman Street Galesburg, IL 61401 United States of America

First Student is now hiring a Diesel Technician for our shop serving Galesburg District 205! Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time day shift 8:00am...

Posted 2026-04-15

School Bus Driver

First Student

Galesburg, Illinois, US

Part Time

$20.84/Hr

950 Lyman Street Galesburg, IL 61401 United States of America

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 pass...

Posted 2026-03-20

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