Wages tend to to be low and varies, along with policies, depending on the site. - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

2.0
Mar 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The School Bus Driver job is part time, and so has the benefit of using the off hours for other pursuits. The company talks continuely about safety. Some kids are wonderful and some are not so great, but mostly they're a positive aspect of the job.

Cons

The pay is terrible and then pay is scaled down for any not driving tasks. So office work or bus maintenance is at mininum wages. My understanding these policies are very location dependant, so check before being surprised.

Explore other reviews about First Student

5.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great part-time job for retired people.

Cons

Sometimes noisy and misbehaving children.

4.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All