School Bus Driver

　　Location5850 Dorchester Rd N Charleston, South Carolina 29418-5302 USPhone NumberCategoriesDriversReq IDJR728 School Bus Driver (Open)

　　First for a reasonFirst Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.

　　Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons

　　Starting wage of $21.75/HR

　　Paid CDL Training

　　Weekly Pay

　　PTO (paid time off)

　　Paid holidays (after 30 days of employment)

　　No Nights, No Weekends, No Holidays

　　30 hour weekly guarantee

　　Many other great perks such as company events and activities

　　About the Position

　　Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely

　　Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes

　　Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections

　　Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus

　　Qualifications

　　Good verbal communication skills

　　At least 21 years old

　　Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

　　Be subject to a drug screen and physical

　　*Conditions apply. See location for details.

　　Bus Driver Frequently Asked Questions

　　Are there jobs available now?

　　We have several part-time positions available.

　　How many hours a week will I work?

　　All positions are providing 30 or more hours per week.

　　Can I drive for my child’s school?

　　It depends on the route assignment. However, it can be arranged with other drivers for CCSD students.

　　Is there other work available besides regular bus routes?

　　Yes, field trips and charter event trips for bus drivers are available.

　　What is the rate of pay?

　　Driver starting pay is $21.75 / monitor pay (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/A09AC4x30QhypNxPtxZRgA?domain=sites.google.com) is $12.50 per hour.

　　Can I take my bus home with me?

　　No, park outs are not authorized.

　　Do I get benefits?

　　Benefits are available for all employees.

　　Do you provide training?

　　Yes, we provide all the training to obtain a CDL.

　　Do you pay for training?

　　Yes, CDL Training is at $15.00 per hour. Monitor training is $10.00 per hour.

　　When do I get my first check?

　　After the first week of training.

　　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 .