Driver CDL at First Student

Menands, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

28.84

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CDL, Student Transportation, Vehicle Inspection, Verbal Communication, Route Navigation, Student Safety

Industry

School and Employee Bus Services

Description

Driver: Menands, NY proudly serving the Lansingburgh school district. Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons • $27.84/HR-$28.84/HR starting wage; depending on experience • $7,500k Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers* • 5 Hours per school day guarantee • Paid holidays • Additional hours available – charter route opportunities! • Child ride along program • No nights or weekends About the School Bus Driver 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 School Bus Driver 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. Bonus expires 9/30/2026. 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. MISSION Provide unmatched care and the safest ride to school, so when students arrive, they start and end their day with an exceptional experience and are ready to achieve their full potential. FOCUS ON SAFETY Safety is at the heart of everything we do CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where students feel comfortable and secure SURPASS CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS Go the extra mile to deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities FOSTER TEAMWORK Work together, act with integrity, respect each other, champion diversity and inclusion SET THE HIGHEST STANDARDS Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Safely transport students to and from school while utilizing industry-leading technology for route guidance. Perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections and assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.