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Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Pay: $16.35 - $16.50 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (primary focus on interior bus cleaning)
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (facility cleaning, restrooms, and bus interiors)

First Student is now hiring a Service Employee to support our operations in Cranford, NJ. This role plays a key part in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment for our fleet and facility, ensuring buses and workspaces are ready for daily service.

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience
Tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America
Positive and team-oriented work environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing
Clean and maintain facility areas, including offices, restrooms, and common spaces
Ensure buses and work areas meet company cleanliness and safety standards
Assist with organizing and maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment
Support general yard organization to ensure smooth daily operations
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and reliability
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and lifting
Prior cleaning or janitorial experience is a plus, but not required
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
(DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.)

At First Student, our commitment to safety, dependability, and customer care creates an environment where you can thrive. With more than 120,000 employees across North America, we offer stability, growth, and exceptional training.

Apply today to join our team!

We aspire to have a culture where all people are First. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce; therefore, 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.

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.

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Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Pay: $16.35 - $16.50 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule:

Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (primary focus on interior bus cleaning)
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM (facility cleaning, restrooms, and bus interiors)

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience
Tremendous career advancement opportunities across North America
Positive and team-oriented work environment
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing
Clean and maintain facility areas, including offices, restrooms, and common spaces
Ensure buses and work areas meet company cleanliness and safety standards
Assist with organizing and maintaining cleaning supplies and equipment
Support general yard organization to ensure smooth daily operations
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and reliability
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, bending, and lifting
Prior cleaning or janitorial experience is a plus, but not required
Subject to DOT drug testing and physical
(DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.)

Apply today to join our team!

First for a reason:

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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

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First Student

Cranford, New Jersey, US

Full Time

$16.35 - $16.50/Hourly

410 N Avenue E Cranford, NJ 07016 United States of America

Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ Pay: $16.35 - $16.50 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Sunday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (primary focus on ...

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Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

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Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Now Hiring: Service Employee - Cranford, NJ

Why Join First Student?

Competitive wages based on experience

Service Employee Responsibilities

Perform interior cleaning of school buses, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing

Service Employee Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

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