School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers - Woodburn, OR

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, 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 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.

School Bus Driver benefits: Pay Details are dependent on experience and qualifications. The hourly rate is $32.01 - $37.29 per hour. Training completion bonuses are paid during training, with a total of three payments of $240.00 each upon the successful completion of milestones including PDDP and Background Check, Skills/Pre-Trip Training, and Behind-the-Wheel Training, including obtaining your CDL and ODE permit/certification. There is a $200 Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus when you obtain your permit within 14 days. Commercial Learner’s Permit and Commercial Driver’s License training is provided. Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options are available. A 401(k) retirement plan with company match is offered. The schedule is part-time and flexible with split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required. Career advancement opportunities exist into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada. An Employee Assistance Program offers counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues. There are community impact opportunities, an employee discount program, and guaranteed minimum hours with pay for a minimum of four hours per day. A Child Ride-Along Program is available, along with safety or attendance bonuses and the Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus. Bonus conditions apply and details vary by location. The role supports a language requirement of English proficiency. This position may be subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee, and DOT regulations apply to the training, safety communications, policies, and employment documents.

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include safely transporting students to and from school and activities, supervising boarding and unloading at stops, assisting students with seatbelts and mobility aids, maintaining order on the bus to prevent distractions, conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, reporting mechanical issues promptly, keeping the bus clean and sanitary, obeying all traffic laws and company safety standards, communicating with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays, and demonstrating leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For retirees seeking supplemental income, stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work, veterans transitioning into civilian roles, anyone seeking a second career or flexible job, and people who enjoy working with children. You might be a good fit if you are at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off, and enjoy working with students.

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.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as a valid Class B License, history driving with ride share companies or taxi services, or previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate. No experience is required to apply; a CDL is not required to apply. Qualified candidates will receive training to earn the licenses and endorsements needed for the role. After training, candidates must meet all requirements, including Class A or Class B CDL, Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) Endorsements, Air Brake Qualification (No Restrictions), DOT Physical Requirements, Drug & Alcohol Program Requirements, and Background Screening. We will help guide you through every step of the process.

Join First Student and get more than a paycheck. We offer perks and incentives designed to support you on and off the job, including early wage access, loyalty rewards, employee discounts, recognition programs, growth opportunities, and appreciation events. If you’re ready to be part of a team that fosters teamwork and makes a real difference every day, First Student is the place to be. Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support. Bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offers are effective 9/16/26 - 12/31/26. Commercial Learner’s Permit Bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offers are effective 9/16/26 - 12/31/26.

Language Requirement: This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason: At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore 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 at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.