School Bus Driver
Not Disclosed•Part-TimeOn-site
location_on2, Highland Street, Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, 03878, United States
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. We operate in around 550 locations throughout 38 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces, trusted by over 1,400 school districts. We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS) and have installed Safety Crossing Gates and the Child Check-Mate™ electronic reminder system to ensure no child is left behind.
Our culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility, and safety. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice, committed to providing a drug-free workplace and considering qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with fair chance laws.
As a Part Time School 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 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 First Student driver. Your day involves 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. This role is perfect for retirees, stay-at-home parents, veterans, or anyone seeking a second career with a flexible schedule.
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 operational and safety initiatives. By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on the lives of millions of students who travel with us every school day.
We are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in our work. From drivers to dispatchers and mechanics, our diverse team creates a positive school bus experience. We encourage an open dialogue with our people and partners to share new ideas and develop new ways to meet the needs of our customers.
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. In safety-sensitive positions, including driving, employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance.
Work model: On-site
2, Highland Street, Somersworth, Strafford County, New Hampshire, 03878, United States
Somersworth, New Hampshire
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, or customer service or retail associate.