Driver in Training

Company: First Student
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: October 5, 2024

Job Description:

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.

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.

Driver:
Job title in city, state proudly serving x school district Chattanooga, Tennessee; Any other unique selling points about the location
Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons
$22.71/HR starting wage; depending on experience
No experience necessary! We train!
Paid CDL training
Hours guarantee
Paid holidays
Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
Child ride along program
No nights or weekends
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
Be subject to a drug screen and physical

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees
• Are looking to jump start a new career
  You might be a good fit if you:
  
  • Are looking for a part-time schedule
  • Enjoy working with students
  • Are at least 21 years old
  • Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
    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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