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 Student is Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers!

Now offering a $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus* for candidates with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!

Locations include the following IL school districts: Skokie, Northbrook, Wheeling, Prairie View, and Batavia, Northbrook, Schaumburg- Elk Grove- South Holland- Glen Ellyn- Villa Park

Pay Rate: $24 - $30/hour 

Schedule: Part-Time, Split Shift (AM/PM), Weekdays Only

Why Drive with First Student?

$24 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experienceEarn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!$1500 sign-on bonus for new drivers!Part-time, flexible weekday scheduleSplit shifts – mornings and afternoonsNo nights, weekends, or holidaysGuaranteed minimum hoursFull benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more)Seasonal/school-year work with summers offSupportive, safety-first work environment

If you are already a driver in these types of roles, this experience is a plus:

CDL School Bus DriverStudent Transportation DriverSchool Route DriverSubstitute Bus DriverAM/PM School Bus OperatorLocal CDL Driver – School TransportationShuttle DriverCoach DriverTransit Bus Driver

Bus Driver Responsibilities:

Safely transport students to and from school and eventsOperate school buses on assigned local routesConduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsMaintain cleanliness and ensure safety of the vehicleCommunicate professionally with students, parents, and school staffFollow all state and local traffic laws and district policies

Licenses/Driving History that we would find valuable and needed to have or acquire:

Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements (or willingness to obtain)Are at least 21 years oldHave a valid driver’s license for at least 3 yearsNo degree and no high school diploma required.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward as a School Bus Driver with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible hours, great pay, and unmatched support.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

*conditions apply; See location for details; Bonus offer expires 10/31/25; Bonus and amount depend on license, endorsements, and time to complete training.

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.