Good pay hourly, but not enough hours - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

3.0
Aug 13, 2021
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Pros

The rate is good and I like the independence. No managers breathing down your neck.

Cons

It’s only part time. You have to work there for a long time to bid on good routes. There are people with 20+ years of seniority. For extra hours you take a pay cut.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jun 14, 2026
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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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