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 School Bus Drivers in Pendleton, OR!

We are proud to offer:

• $24.00- $30.77/HR Starting Wage*DOE
• $4,500 Sign-On Bonus for fully credentialed drivers*
• $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for new drivers*
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location)
• Will match year for year pay for school bus and transit driving experience*

As a First Student Bus Driver, your major responsibilities will be to:

• Safely transports passengers
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process

Requirements of a School Bus Driver:

• Good verbal communication skills
• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years
• Be subject to a drug screen & physical
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Through our commitment to putting customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver the best means we've created a working environment that you'll love. And, because we're a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you'll also enjoy real security, a brilliant future, and fantastic training.

*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Expires 6/30/2024.

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 .