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School Bus Driver

First Student
First Student Salary
Little Rock, AR Intern
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Little Rock, AR

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

  • A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
  • Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

  • Starting Pay: $22.50 per hour; based on school bus driver experience.
  • Guaranteed Hours: 5 hour per day
  • Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus: $500 BONUS - If the CDL Permit (CLP) is presented within 7 days of completing the Virtual CLP class
  • $200 BONUS - If the CDL Permit (CLP) is presented within 14 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.
  • Benefits: Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans
  • No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
  • Child-Ride-Along Program - a perfect opportunity for working parents

For our School 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

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

  • CLP Bonus expires: 05/30/2026; must pass all compliance items to be eligible for CLP Bonus.

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.

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