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 culture fosters growth and promotes respect, reliability, responsibility, and safety. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Employer of Choice, committed to building strong and trusting partnerships in the communities we serve.

About the Role

As a Part Time School Bus Driver in Talent, OR, 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. You will be part of a diverse team of skilled professionals where your work makes a big impact on the daily lives of students, parents, and local communities.

Our Culture and Values

We live and breathe our vision and values. Safety is paramount; our safety record is twice as safe as the industry average, and we continually seek out opportunities to enhance our operational and safety initiatives. We were the first school bus company to utilize global positioning systems (GPS) and have installed Safety Crossing Gates on the front of all our school buses. We also use the Child Check-Mate™ electronic reminder system to ensure no sleeping children remain inside a bus at the end of each route.

Through our learning culture that spans over 550 locations, we receive and share insight from our people to enhance our service. By doing our job well, we make a positive impact on many lives. At First Student, you'll feel empowered to serve your community.

Hiring Process and Application

To take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student, simply apply to join our team. We offer guaranteed minimum hours and a flexible schedule with split shifts (AM/PM routes) on weekdays only. We provide Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training, allowing you to advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada.

Note on Safety and Compliance: 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.