First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is Now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Tolono, IL--$23/HR Starting Wage, Up To $3,000 Sign-On Bonus* & Paid CDL Training!

Routes Available Now!

 Join First Student Tolono for Walk-In Interviews! Join us Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at 619 U.S. Route 45, Tolono, Illinois, USA, 61880. Meet the team and learn more about your future career! There will be an opportunity to fill out an online application and for an on-the-spot interview! 

No experience necessary! We train!

Questions? 217-903-4013

619 U.S. Route 45, Tolono, Illinois, USA, 61880

Proud to serve Unit 7 School District   

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons   

• $23.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience 
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus for fully licensed drivers* 
• $1,000 Referral Bonus*
• No experience necessary! We train!  
• Paid CDL training 

• Hours guarantee  
• Paid holidays  
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!  
• Child ride along program  
• No nights or weekends 

About the Position                                

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely 
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes 

• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections 
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus  

Qualifications  

• Good verbal communication skills  
• At least 21 years old  
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years  
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical 
  • Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. 

*Conditions apply. See location for details. 

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.