Experienced School Bus Driver- CDL
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. First Student scores A on the Alion truth index.
Experienced School Bus Driver- CDL- Berrien Spring MI
Experienced Driver Sign-on Bonus $2,500
Must Have:
- Class A or Class B CDL
- Passenger (P) Endorsement
- School Bus (S) Endorsement
- Air Brake qualification with no restriction
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
- Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour to $27.44 per hour; depending on experience
- Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
- Paid holidays
- Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
- Child ride along program
- No nights or weekends
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
- Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
- Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
- Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
About the School Bus Driver Position
- Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
- Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
- Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
- Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus
- School Bus Driver Qualifications
- Good verbal communication skills
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
- Will be subject to a drug screen and physical
Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires 10/31/2026
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 include 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.