Work at First Student
APPLY NOWSchool bus drivers wanted
Apply for a meaningful career and earn your CDL while getting paid. In addition to great benefits, you’ll make a difference in the lives of the students you care for and transport safely.
Paid driver training to obtain your CDL permit and grow your career
We offer on-the-job training to obtain your CDL permit. No experience is required. Our training will equip you with the tools, skills, and knowledge to address:
- Safety and security.
- Injury prevention.
- Specialized technology and equipment procedures.
- Job proficiency, growth, and advancement.
Competitive wages and benefits
A job at First Student means security and stability. We offer total competitive compensation packages that include time off during school holidays as well as paid holidays.
Great jobs for retirees, stay-at-home parents, and military spouses
Make a difference in your community through part- and full-time job opportunities at First Student.
Our stats speak for themselves:
- Top 300 on Forbes Best Employers for Women
- Age 50+ Certified Age Friendly Employer™
Flexible schedule with optional nights and weekends
Never work night or weekends with First Student’s flexible hours.
With different shift opportunities available at hundreds of locations, you won’t need to worry about being home for dinner or getting your child to school in the morning.
And with locations all over the United States and Canada, there are growth and relocation possibilities throughout our organization. Whether it’s your very first job or a new one, we have opportunities for bus aides/monitors, fuelers/washers, call center positions, drivers, and more. And we provide all the training you need to succeed.
Be a part of the First family
Being a part of First Student means being part of the First family. We’re dedicated to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workforce where team members of all backgrounds can reach their full potential in a working environment inclusive to all. We support each other and the communities we serve by putting care and safety first, leading by example, and working as a team to accomplish goals.
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The face of First Student, school bus drivers pick up and deliver several hundred children during a normal shift — on time and safely. They are responsible for following all traffic and company regulations to the letter, and they must remain consistently calm and collected in all situations. They also complete daily pre- and post-shift vehicle inspection activities to ensure a safe journey for all riders.
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School bus routers coordinate the movement of thousands of children on hundreds of buses to dozens of schools. They work with external customers and internal team members to meet daily challenges and make sure there is no disruption in service.
Dispatchers oversee bus routing and scheduling, and communicate directly with drivers, parents, and administrators. They’re on the front lines coordinating, directing, and juggling to ensure on-time performance and great customer service.
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Maintenance technicians maintain the vehicles that transport thousands of schoolchildren every day. Working closely with the shop manager, maintenance technicians perform a wide variety of duties, from light repairs to overhauls, with the goal of providing the safest journey to and from school.
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Shop managers are responsible for building, training, and leading a team of technicians that maintain, repair, and overhaul school buses and school bus equipment. These managers are excellent technicians and great teachers who know what needs to be done to run a safe, efficient operation.
Safety managers are trusted leaders who ensure all location operations are performed in a safe manner. They verify all staff are properly trained, monitor driving reports, coach drivers, and provide general support to our local team members and community.
Location managers bring the company vision to life. They motivate their team by articulating the goals, drawing up the game plan, and then helping everyone reach the goals. They keep an eye on all aspects of the fleet and facility so that we continue to run profitably and efficiently, and they work to build the entire operation on First Student’s cornerstones of safety and customer service.