School Bus Driver Job Listing at First Student in Dalton, GA (Job ID 136672782011245254)

Description

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.

School Bus Driver

Why Join Our Team?

We offer a rewarding career with competitive pay, training, and additional benefits, including:

• Starting Wage: $19.40 per hour, with potential earnings up to $22.36 per hour based on experience.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Includes preparation for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Child Ride-Along Program: Eligible employees can take advantage of this benefit.
• Employee Rewards Program: Earn points for every hour worked and redeem them for prizes, gift certificates, trips, or future financial planning.

Position Overview

We are seeking dedicated and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as School Bus Drivers. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport students while maintaining a high standard of professionalism.
• Utilize advanced industry-leading technology to assist with daily routes.
• Perform routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Provide assistance to students during boarding and exiting to promote a safe and comfortable ride.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid driver's license for a minimum of three years.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug screening and physical examination. (DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 prohibits the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.)

If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and want to join a supportive and professional team, apply today!

*Terms and conditions may apply.

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.