First Student reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(3,734 total reviews)

John Kenning

72% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

First Student has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,734 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Student employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

4K reviews
3.0
Jun 28, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

This is a family oriented company that really cares about their employees. I have been an employee for 8 years. I am currently a sub school bus driver, so I go where they need me. I love taking field trips for the schools, bar runs and barn dances for the university students, but my favorite trips are weddings and overnights. Our customers are our #1 priority along with safety. "If you can't do it safely, don't do it" is the motto. For the most part this is followed to the letter.

Cons

There are both good and bad anywhere you work. It's the nature of business in general. At my location we have a lot of time off and no pay unless we use unemployment. There is also a lack of communication. The work is not physical, but there is a lot of wear and tear on your body. You also have a tremendous responsibility on your shoulders. If you cannot handle highly stressful situations then I suggest that this is not the job for you.

4.0
Jun 27, 2016

Satisfied Employee

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management and support. Detailed and ongoing training. Charter work is available for extra hours. Very social position with many great drivers to interact with. Very supportive.

Cons

Buses are not all in the best shape/condition. No air conditioning. Dusty, gravel yard where buses are stored.

2.0
Jun 25, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You are able to take your children if they are over a year old.

Cons

Severe favortism. Rules do not apply to everyone. Several drives are paid extra hours over their scheduled hours per day. Other drivers are paid to the hundredth of a minute - literally. Some drivers are paid extra to drive their own children to school.

Viewing 3457 - 3459 of 3,734 Reviews

Glassdoor has 5,108 First Student reviews submitted anonymously by First Student employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if First Student is right for you.