School Bus Driver

About the Team

First Student is an industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence, having 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 family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Together, our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year across 550 locations in 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces. We are trusted by over 1,400 school districts because of our elite team of over 55,000 dedicated, caring, and diverse professionals.

We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS) and are passionate about safety, having installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all our buses and using the Child Check-Mate™ electronic reminder system to ensure no children are left behind. Our commitment to safety has earned us the National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety Medal, the highest award for safety in North America.

Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility, and safety. We believe that by doing our job well, we make a positive impact on the lives of millions of students, parents, and communities every day.

About the Role

As a Part Time School Bus Driver in Westmont, IL, 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.

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. You will be a trusted figure for students and families, supervising boarding and unloading, maintaining order on the bus, and ensuring all safety protocols are followed. This role is perfect for retirees, stay-at-home parents, veterans, or anyone seeking a second career with a flexible schedule.

You will enjoy a part-time, flexible schedule with split shifts (AM/PM routes) on weekdays only. There are no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required. We guarantee a minimum of 5 hours of pay per day and offer opportunities to advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles across our network.

Hiring Process

To take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student, please apply directly through our career portal. We are here to help you succeed with comprehensive training, including Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training.

Note: 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.

Equal Opportunity

First Student is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice. 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. We are 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, Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.