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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Hattiesburg, MS

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students\' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

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

Your day will include:

A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
A guaranteed shift of (4) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

$19.23 an hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

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 if you:

Are looking for a part-time schedule
Enjoy working with students
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years

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.

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.

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Hattiesburg, MS

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students\' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

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

Your day will include:

A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
A guaranteed shift of (4) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

$19.23 an hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

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 if you:

Are looking for a part-time schedule
Enjoy working with students
Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years

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.

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.

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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

School Bus Driver

First Student

Hattiesburg, MS, US

Part_time

$19.23/Hourly

707 Hutchinson Avenue Hattiesburg, MS 39401-4138 United States of America

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Hattiesburg, MS As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your communit...

Posted 2026-06-19

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