About this role
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.
Part-Time Van Driver – First Student (Richmond, VA)
Looking for a rewarding part-time job with a purpose? First Student is hiring Van Drivers in Richmond, VA to safely transport students to and from school.
What We Offer:
$17.50 per hour starting pay
Guaranteed 6 hours per day (split AM/PM schedule)
Paid training provided
Part-time schedule that follows the school calendar
No nights, weekends, or holidays required
A chance to make a daily difference in the lives of students
What You’ll Do:
Safely transport students to and from school and activities
Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
Ensure student safety while boarding, riding, and exiting the van
Maintain positive, professional communication with students, families, and staff
What You’ll Need:
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid standard driver’s license (No CDL required)
Minimum of 3 years licensed driving experience
Ability to pass background checks and drug screening
A commitment to safety and reliability
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.
Other facts
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.®
What you'll do
- The Van Driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and activities while conducting daily vehicle inspections. They must ensure student safety during boarding, riding, and exiting the van.
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