PAY IS BETTER - Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

4.0
Feb 20, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

New salary scale union helped negotiate more money and benefits. The income you now make allow you to make a living. There is one caveat worth making you aware of there is little to no summer work hours. Depending on your situation this is a plus or a minus you decide. Healthy retirees should use the average of 6 hours a day to make ends meet !

Cons

Must like kids as you will have some challenge your sanity. Management expectations are unrealistic sometimes to succeed there you need to not let them get to you. Routes are decided on Seniority only expect 2-3 years before you will get the route you want.

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Pros

Great part-time job for retired people.

Cons

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4.0
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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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