Non-CDL Bus Driver

About First Student

First Student is an industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence. We have provided student transportation services to schools for over 100 years. As part of FirstGroup America, the largest provider of safe, reliable, and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America, we operate more than one-third of all contracted school buses in the region.

Our fleet of 50,000 school buses travels nearly 600 million miles per year, and we operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces. We are trusted by over 1,400 school districts, more than any other provider, thanks to our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring, and diverse professionals.

Our Culture and Mission

We live and breathe our vision and values, which are embedded in our culture to drive our commitment to customers and communities. Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility, and safety. We recruit people who share these values to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

Safety is at the forefront of our operations. Our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, and we continually seek opportunities to enhance our initiatives. We were the first school bus company to utilize GPS technology and have installed Safety Crossing Gates and the Child Check-Mate™ electronic reminder system to ensure no child is left behind. Our dedication to safety has earned us the National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety Medal, the highest award for safety in North America.

About the Role

As a Part Time Non-CDL Bus Driver in Rochester, NH, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickups before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

This role is perfect for retirees looking for supplemental income, stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work, veterans transitioning into civilian roles, or anyone seeking a second career. You will be a trusted figure for students and families, demonstrating leadership and customer service skills while maintaining order and safety on the bus.

We offer expert training and guidance to help you succeed, as no prior experience is necessary to become a school bus driver. You will be part of a family that values learning, with a culture that spans over 550 locations where we share insight to enhance our service now and in the future.

Hiring Process and Application

To take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student, simply apply to join our team. We offer a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours per day and a flexible split-shift schedule (AM/PM routes) on weekdays only, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

Please note that 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. In the state of Washington, all driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 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.