First Student

Coach Driver

First Student  •  $26/hr  •  Pennsauken, NJ (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Now Hiring Full Time Coach Drivers - Pennsauken, NJ

As a Full Time Coach Driver, you will play a vital role as experienced Driver touring and completing distance group travel assignments. You must have over-the-road touring and traveling experience with group travel and be comfortable managing extended trips with varying schedules and destinations.

Please note, we do not provide training for this position, so prior hands-on experience (1 year minimum) is required. Applicants must hold a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with both passenger and airbrake endorsements. Strong safety awareness, professionalism, and excellent customer service skills are essential for success in this role.

Coach Driver benefits:

  • Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
  • Hourly Rate $26.00 per hour.
  • Training Rate: $26.00
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
  • Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
  • Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
  • Safety bonuses**

Your day as a Coach Driver will include:

  • Safely transport passengers to their destinations.
  • Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; Assist passengers with mobility aids.
  • Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
  • Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
  • Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
  • Communicate with dispatch about any delays with the group’s planned activities.
  • Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Coach Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

  • Retirees looking for supplemental income
  • Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
  • People who enjoy working with people

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

  • Are at least 21 years old
  • Have at least one year of road touring and traveling experience driving a motorcoach Driver
  • Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years

Note: 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.

Coach Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

  • Valid Class B License
  • History driving with other Coach bus companies
  • Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver,

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact

**Safety bonus conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus offer is effective through 06/30/2026


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

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About First Student

As the leading pupil transportation solutions provider for school districts in North America, First Student provides the best start and finish to every school day. Our teams complete five and a half million student journeys each day, moving more students than all U.S. airlines combined. We operate more than 44,500 vehicles in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces/territories.

What makes First Student the right choice for your school district's needs?

Our partnerships:

We believe great transportation is always the result of close, trusted partnerships with the school districts we serve. Understanding that needs change sometimes throughout the school year, our goal is to remain responsive to your district's needs. We work closely with school districts to ensure the transportation solutions we provide represent a collective, forward-thinking response to the needs of your district and community.

Our engagement:

We believe education offers a child – and their family – the foundation needed to lead a productive and successful life. We support education by making sure children have a safe and reliable way to get to and from school each day. Students start and end their school days with us, and we recognize the opportunity we have to impact each student’s day in a positive manner.

Our people:

Our people are our advantage. With a team of highly-trained drivers and the industry’s strongest safety record, we’re able to leverage the best practices, technologies and processes needed to deliver quality, consistent service.

Visit http://www.firststudentinc.com for more information about how First Student is Caring for students, today, tomorrow, together.®

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Year Founded
Unknown
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