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 Part-Time School Bus Drivers in Rockford, IL. $20-$26/HR Starting Wage & $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*!

1122 Milford Ave, Rockford, IL 61109

Questions? 815-316-3850

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons 

• $20.00/HR-$26.00/HR starting wage; depending on School Bus Driver experience.
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus for all new drivers* 
• $500 Referral Bonus *
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Paid CDL training 
• 6 Hour guarantee. 
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• AM Shift from 6:00 to 10:00 am. PM Shift from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Varies depending on the route.
• Paid holidays
• Child ride along program
• No nights or weekends 

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 

School Bus Driver Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills 
• At least 21 years old 
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years 
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical. 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 1/31/2024.

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.