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      3.5

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (502 total reviews)

      John Kenning

      64% approve of CEO

      67% positive business outlook

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      Bus Driver/School Bus Driver employees have rated First Student with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 502 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals have a good working experience there. First Student is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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      502 reviews
      4.0
      Jul 19, 2024

      Great Part-time for those

      School bus driver
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Management here is friendly and are there to help you become a better driver. Since the work is split-shift, you have time during the mid-day to go out and get some errands done, The benefits are great.

      Cons

      Most of the high-value work is taken up by those with more tenure in the company. You'll have to spend a few years to start being able to get in first on route picks because of this.

      4.0
      Jul 17, 2024

      Keep Coming Back Each Year

      School bus driver
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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