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First Student School Bus Driver in PORTLAND, Oregon
First for a reason
First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with 1,250 school districts in 39 states and 8 Canadian provinces carrying approximately five million students in 21,000 schools daily.
Now Hiring School Bus Drivers In Portland!
Stop by any Wednesday for our Walk in Wednesday Events! Ask about our awesome new wages and put in an app, and you may get an on the spot interview!
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:
$32.50- $43.50/HR Starting Wage; Depending on Experience *
$1,000 Sign On Bonus for Non-Credentialed Drivers*
$3,500 for fully Credentialed Drivers*
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
Training completion pay available upon request.
Extended Paid Training during Summer after you get license
Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*
9 Paid Holidays
Company Pays for Permit Tests, Permit Cost and License Cost
Weekly Attendance Bonus
40 Hours Paid Time Off front loaded (September to September)
Extra Work Available (Trips / Yard Work)
Annual increase in pay**
*Additionally, First Student covers 65% of an employee’s medical (employee only) for the first year and 100% by year 5*
About the 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
Qualifications
Good verbal communication skills
At least 21 years old
Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
Be subject to a drug screen and physical
Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Expires 6/30/2024.
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 .
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