School Bus Driver
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_onChurch of Saint Stephen, 270, South Broadway, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, 11801, United States
First Student is an industry leader famous for our yellow school buses and service and safety excellence. For over 100 years, we have provided student transportation services to schools, and we are proud to be part of FirstGroup America—the largest provider of safe, reliable, and sustainable surface passenger transportation services in North America.
We safely operate more than one-third of all contracted school buses in North America. Together, our 50,000 school buses travel nearly 600 million miles per year, the equivalent of 1,200 round trips to the moon. We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.
We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS), so at any one time we know where all our buses are and how fast they are traveling. Passionate about safety, we have installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all our school buses and use the Child Check-Mate™ electronic reminder system to ensure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.
Our commitment to safety has been recognized with the Occupational Excellence Achievement Award from the National Safety Council two years in a row, and FirstGroup received the National Safety Council's (NSC) 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 recruit people who share these values and work together to build strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve. By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives, including the millions of students who travel with us every school day.
As a Part Time School Bus Driver in Hicksville, NY, 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 are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver. This position 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 with a flexible schedule.
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 promptly, and keep the bus clean and sanitary. You will also communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays, demonstrating leadership and customer service skills.
To take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student, simply apply to join our team. We offer Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training to help you get started.
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. In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and are 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 available upon request.
Work model: On-site
Church of Saint Stephen, 270, South Broadway, Hicksville, Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, 11801, United States
Hicksville, New York
Valid Class B License. History driving with ride share companies or taxi services. Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, customer service associate, or retail associate.