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 Ketchikan, AK

Drivers are also needed in various First Student locations throughout North America. If you are selected to travel, your flight and lodging is paid, and you’ll receive 8-hrs of pay per day as well as a daily per-diem.

First things First : Who are we?

Every day, we complete 5 million student journeys, moving more passengers than all U.S. airlines combined. With a team of highly trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, First Student delivers reliable, quality services to 1,100 school districts.

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons :

• $22.03-$27.53 / HR Starting Wages*DOE
• $1,000 Sign on Bonus For New Drivers*
• $2,000 Sign on Bonus for CDL Drivers*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Paid Training!

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. Offer expires 6 / 30 / 2024.

Last updated : 2024-04-23