Good pay for job that doesn't require a formal education. - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

3.0
Jun 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Paid to train and get license. Union bases have good wages, have some paid holidays and retention bonus, etc. Most of work follows school calendar, so no nights, weekends or summers unless you want. Kids are fun to work with.

Cons

Not much summer work if you need it.

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5.0
Jan 1, 2026
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Pros

Good people, Hardworking, supportive towards medical care

Cons

no cons felt in my tenure

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Largest employer in the industry. Positive structural changes Investment in infrastructure

Cons

Frequently behind the wheel of a bus which limits value at position Very long hours due to need to complete work while spending significant portion of the day filling in on open routes

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