School Bus Driver at First Student

Soldotna, Alaska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jul, 26

Salary

23.85

Posted On

05 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bus driving, Student transportation, Safety compliance, Vehicle operation, Time management, Customer service

Industry

School and Employee Bus Services

Description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Seward, AK As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students’ day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home. No experience as a bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed. Your day will include: A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between A guaranteed shift of (4) hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available School Bus Driver benefits: $23.85 / hour starting wage Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA) No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training! Child-Ride-Along Program – a perfect opportunity for working parents For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who: Do not have a college degree or high school diploma Have military experience Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job Are retirees Are looking to jump start a new career You might be a good fit if you: Are looking for a part-time schedule Enjoy working with students Are at least 21 years old Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years This 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. 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

The driver is responsible for the safe transportation of students to and from school using a split-shift schedule. They must ensure a welcoming and secure environment for all passengers while adhering to safety protocols.