School Bus Driver - Part-time

Exciting Opportunity for School Bus Drivers – Jackson, MS!

We’re excited to announce an excellent opportunity for School Bus Drivers in Jackson, MS! Join First Student and play a vital role in providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation for the community. This position offers the chance to make a positive impact by ensuring students get to and from school safely while being part of a supportive and dynamic team. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference!

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer.

As a Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students’ day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No prior bus driving experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training using our industry-leading technology to ensure your success.

Your day will include:

• This role offers a split shift, with an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off, giving you a few free hours in between. 
• Enjoy a guaranteed 6-hour shift per school day with no night or weekend work—unless you choose to!
• Opportunities for additional hours are available through trips and charters when offered.

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $25.50 per hour starting wage, based on school bus driver experience. 
• $200 CLP completion bonus if permit is obtained within 14 days of offer*
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!

For our School Bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees  
• Are looking to jump start a new career

You might be a good fit if you: 

• Are looking for a part-time schedule
• Enjoy working with students
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply; see locations for details. Must complete all compliance pieces to be eligible. Bonus offer ends 12/31/2026

Language Requirement
This role requires English proficiency. Federal, state, and local requirements, including U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, require training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other job-related communications be conducted in English.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

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 https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.