SPED Driver

　　Location6755 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97218 USPhone NumberCategoriesDriversReq IDJR647 SPED 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.

　　Now Hiring Part-Time Special Needs Drivers in Portland, OR

　　Why join as a Special Needs Driver? For many reasons:

　　$32.50- $43.50/HR Starting Wage; depending on experience *

　　Immediate Routes and Summer Work Available

　　$1,000 Sign On Bonus for Non-Credentialed Drivers*

　　$3,500 for fully Credentialed Drivers*

　　Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)

　　Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*

　　Training completion pay available upon request.

　　Extended Paid Training during Summer after you get license

　　9 Paid Holidays

　　Company Pays for Permit Tests, Permit Cost and License Cost

　　Weekly Attendance Bonus

　　40 Hours Paid Time Off front loaded (September to September)

　　Extra Work Available (Trips / Yard Work)

　　Annual increase in pay

　　*Additionally, First Student covers 65% of an employee’s medical (employee only) for the first year and 100% by year 5

　　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

　　Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason

　　*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Expires 3/1/2024.

　　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. For candidates applying to positions in San Francisco or Los Angeles California, First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance or Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance. First is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.  

　　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 .