First Student - Bus Driver/Monitor First Student Employee Review

3.0
May 16, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay + yearly raises, fun environment, free CDL training, Hire on Bonus

Cons

Unemployed 3 months out of the year and have to go on unemployment, older buses with some mechanical issues

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5.0
Jan 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, Hardworking, supportive towards medical care

Cons

no cons felt in my tenure

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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