Keep Coming Back Each Year - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

4.0
Jul 17, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Split shift. Typically 4hr on, 4hr break, 4hr on - Pro for most who choose this job, con for some people Very easy to get into, low barrier of entry. Have a clean record and pass the CDL test. Every holiday off. If you have children you can have them ride along with you to their school. Fun charter opportunities - Seahawks training camp, golf championship, marathons, snow field trips, tons of others. Union with pay increase every year. Seniority based route picking.

Cons

Large district, tough schools, challenging students. Until you have seniority to pick a "good route" you have to make it through the first year, will likely be rough. No spring/winter break or summer pay. You have to file unemployment, budget, or get another job. Union dues are expensive. Health insurance is $320 a month for an individual (for me) and covers nothing until deductible is met.

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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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