School Bus Driver

Job overview

The part-time School Bus Driver role is onsite in Augusta, ME. The stated hourly rate is $27, with a training rate of $18; pay depends on experience and qualifications. First Student transports students and passengers to their destinations and emphasizes safe transportation. The driver transports students to and from school and activities, supervises boarding and unloading, and follows safety procedures. The role also includes vehicle inspections, reporting mechanical issues, 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 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
• communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about behavior or delays.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

school bus driver

first student

augusta me

part-time

student transportation

am/pm split shifts

weekdays

cdl training provided

no experience necessary

$27/hr

$18 training rate

$3,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance or coverage options
• 401(k) with company match
• employee assistance program
• employee discounts
• guaranteed minimum of six paid hours per day
• safety or attendance bonuses may apply.

Why this role

No experience is necessary; training and Commercial Learner’s Permit and Commercial Driver’s License training are provided. The posting states split AM/PM weekday shifts, no nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus offer subject to location details and stated offer dates.

About the employer

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