Job Description

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.

First for a Reason

First Student is the largest transportation provider in North America with more than a century of experience providing safe and reliable transportation. We work with various NYS Departments which include DHS (Department of Homeless Services), IATS (InterAgency Transportation Services) and the MTA.

Now Hiring CDL Bus Drivers in Brooklyn, NY!

Starting Rates:

• $23.00/HR Overnight (DHS) Positions + regular OT which includes charter/trips and additional shuttles and transfers
• $24.00/HR Daytime (IATS) Positions
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus for Experienced Drivers!
• $3,000 Sign On Bonus for New Drivers!
• $500 Driver Referral Bonus
• 40 hours guaranteed a week
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No experience necessary. We offer paid CDL training!
• $16.50 Training Rate

For our 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:

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

About the Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting clients to and from programs safely.
• Transporting adult populations to day-hab programs, recreational events for IATS
• Transporting unhoused populations within the shelter system, chartering trips, and shuttling for DHS
• Provide support to passengers by assisting with guidance boarding and exiting the bus.
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills and willing to work with vulnerable populations
• At least 21 years old
• Valid CDL driver’s license with Passenger Endorsement
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical exam.
• Subject to Criminal Background Check, DOT drug testing, 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. Bonus offer expires soon*

Restrictions apply, inquire within for details.

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

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