School Bus Driver, Bolton Routes

Job overview

The part-time School Bus Driver role is onsite in Manchester, CT, serving Bolton routes; the stated starting rate is $24.50 per hour, up to $31.15 per hour for experienced drivers, with a $16.94 training rate. First Student transports students and passengers to their destinations, and this role serves students and families in the community. The driver safely transports students to and from school and activities, supervises boarding and unloading, and maintains order on the bus. The role also includes vehicle inspections, reporting mechanical issues, following safety standards, and communicating with families, school staff, and dispatch.

What you'll do

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• supervise boarding and unloading and assist with seatbelts and mobility aids
• maintain order
• conduct pre- and post-trip inspections
• report mechanical issues and keep the bus clean
• follow traffic laws and safety standards
• communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school bus driver

part-time employment

manchester ct

first student

bolton routes

$24.50–$31.15/hour

$16.94 training rate

split shifts

am/pm routes

weekdays

cdl training

no experience necessary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible weekday split shifts
• CDL training
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• guaranteed minimum of four paid hours per day
• child ride-along program.

Why this role

No experience is necessary; commercial learner’s permit and commercial driver’s license training is provided. The posting specifies split AM/PM weekday routes and 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.