School Bus Driver — Penny, NY

Job overview

The School Bus Driver role is onsite in Penny, NY, with split morning and afternoon routes on weekdays. Compensation is $25.00 per hour; training is paid at $17.00 per hour. First Student transports students and passengers to their destinations and describes the driver as a trusted figure for students and families. The driver safely transports students to and from school and activities, supports safe boarding and unloading, maintains order and vehicle readiness, and communicates with families, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

What you'll do

• Transport students to and from school and activities
• supervise boarding and unloading and assist with seatbelts and mobility aids
• maintain order on the bus
• conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• report mechanical issues and keep the bus clean
• follow traffic laws and company safety standards
• and communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch. Additional hours for field trips and special events may be available.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school bus driver

penny ny

first student

student transportation

split shifts

morning routes

afternoon routes

weekdays

$25/hr

$17/hr training

cdl training

sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible split-shift schedule
• CDL training
• guaranteed minimum of eight paid hours per day
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• and potential safety and attendance bonuses. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is advertised, subject to conditions.

Why this role

No experience is necessary; training and commercial learner’s permit and commercial driver’s license training are provided. The posting states weekdays only, with no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

About the employer

First Student is hiring for this role. Industry: School and Employee Bus Transportation. Sector: 48.