School Bus Driver

About the Team

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 and are proud to be part of FirstGroup America, the largest provider of safe, reliable, and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.

Together, our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year. We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces, trusted by over 1,400 school districts. Our team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring, and diverse professionals is the #1 reason we are trusted by our partners.

About the Role

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

No prior experience is necessary to become a school bus driver. We provide expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional driver. Your day will involve safely transporting students to and from school and activities, supervising boarding and unloading, and maintaining order on the bus. You will conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, report mechanical issues, and communicate with parents and school staff.

This role is perfect for retirees, stay-at-home parents, veterans, or anyone seeking a second career with a flexible schedule. You will be a trusted figure for students and families, enjoying a part-time schedule with split shifts (AM/PM routes) on weekdays only. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

Our Culture

We live and breathe our vision and values: respect, reliability, responsibility, and safety. Our culture fosters growth and promotes an open dialogue where new ideas are shared to meet the needs of our customers. Although our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, we continually seek opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives. Through our learning culture, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service now and in the future.

Hiring Process & Application

To take the wheel and drive your career forward, apply directly through our career portal. We offer Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training to help you succeed. Career advancement opportunities exist to move into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across our network.

Important Notice: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. In the state of Washington, all driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

Equal Opportunity

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. We 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, Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.