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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - East Freetown, MA

Now Hiring Substitute Licensed School Bus DriversFirst 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 RequirementThis 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 ForwardPut 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.

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - East Freetown, MA

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

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

Spare School Bus Driver

First Student

East Freetown, Massachusetts, US

Part Time

$25.26 - $36.18/Hourly

2 Katlyn Drive East Freetown, MA 02717 United States of America

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - East Freetown, MA Now Hiring Substitute Licensed School Bus Drivers First Student is seeking experienced, fu...

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