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3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

John Kenning

72% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

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3.0
Aug 5, 2016

Not that bad

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Pros

Good co worker environment lots of trips for more hrs pretty new buses half days off some paid holidays off

Cons

Part time need to have Seniority to make a average living unorganized supervision safety meetings every month and getting paid retro pay instead of current rate

1.0
Jul 24, 2016

Bus driver

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Seasonal, good for moms and dad's who have to stay with their children schedules, good job for retirees

Cons

Not enough hrs, no pay on cancelled school days, no growth with this company for advancement, unemployment gives you a hard time as far as collection on time off

3.0
Jul 19, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

* NO INTERVIEW! Pass the background, drug, and medical requirements. Then ... * Paid training toward CDL-B (Commercial Driver License, Class B). * Pay is OK for what it is. Good for "extra earnings" or "back-stop" job. * There's always work. Can be full-time by adding charter routes, becoming a trainer, etc. * Independence. Nobody can micromanage you on the road. * Psychologically rewarding if you like kids.

Cons

* No benefits. But, that may change in a year or two. * Good people, but not brightest managers. They'll make errors calculating your pay hours, or forget to communicate. * Rough hours. Must get up pretty early in the morning. Split shift. * Safety requires very regimented rote memorization and drills. Not easy for some people. * Union shop. Dues don't seem well spent.

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