Experienced School Bus Driver- CDL
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First Student
Berrien Springs, MI, US
Summary
Safely transport students to and from school using industry-leading technology for route guidance. Perform pre and post-trip vehicle inspections and assist students with boarding and exiting the bus.
Job Description
Experienced School Bus Driver- CDL- Berrien Spring MI
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
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Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour to $27.44 per hour; depending on experience
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$2,500 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers*
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Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
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Paid holidays
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Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
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Child ride along program
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No nights or weekends
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Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
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401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
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Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
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Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
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Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
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Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
About the School Bus Driver Position
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Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely
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Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes
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Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections
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Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus
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School Bus Driver Qualifications
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Good verbal communication skills
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At least 21 years old
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Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
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Will be subject to a drug screen and physical
*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires 7/31/2026 #STARTUP
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.
As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
School and Employee Bus Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
As the leading student transportation services provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete approximately 4.8 million student journeys each day. We operate more than 48,000 vehicles in 42 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories as of March 31, 2026.
What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?
Our partnerships:
We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.
Our engagement:
We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.
Our people:
Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.
Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
School and Employee Bus Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio