Is First Student a good company to work for as a Bus Driver/School Bus Driver?

Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals working at First Student have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 502 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of First Student employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open Bus Driver/School Bus Driver Jobs at First Student now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Bus Driver/School Bus Driver interview questions at First Student .

Does First Student pay Bus Driver/School Bus Driver employees well?

Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals rate their compensation and benefits at First Student with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 502 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Bus Driver/School Bus Driver salaries at First Student.

How happy are Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals working at First Student?

71% of Bus Driver/School Bus Driver employees at First Student would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Bus Driver/School Bus Driver professionals have also rated First Student with a 3.9 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.4 rating for culture and values and 3.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Student?

School Bus Driver (494) , Graduate Student (365) , Software Engineer (195) , Bus Driver (165) , Driver (125) , Student Worker (67) , Data Entry (63) , Software Developer (59) , Internship (51) , Working Student (45) , Intern (43) , PhD Student (33) , Web Developer (30) , Bus Monitor (25) , Mechanical Engineer (25)

What are the pros of working at First Student according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was good and it was consistent" ((in 167 reviews)); "Worth ethics is good and people are supporting" ((in 106 reviews)); "Good Workplace and good environment" ((in 55 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 38 reviews)); "CDL Training for later use in life" ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Student according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management but now its good" ((in 109 reviews)); "Low salary compared to industry average" ((in 80 reviews)); "Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefit Not enough hour No benefitNot enough hour No benefit" ((in 79 reviews)); "Hours are long and do not let you sleep." ((in 53 reviews)); "Very difficult company to work for umess you have a good manager." ((in 24 reviews))

First Student Bus Driver/School Bus Driver reviews

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

3.0

May 18, 2026

Stable driving routine but low seniority challenges

School bus driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Same route from Sept -June when the school year ends. Paid through school holidays and recess. No lifting or pulling, just driving to and from school.

Cons

Low seniority means you will receive the least valuable routes. Children can test you at times due to their emotions and energy. School bus sometimes may experience engine issues or safety concerns,

4.0

May 13, 2026

Enjoyable interactions with kids, but bus driver shortage

School bus driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Getting to know the kids

Cons

Short supply of bus drivers

2.0

Apr 17, 2026

If you would just listen

School bus driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is great if applied for hours you work

Cons

Management is disconnected from the field. They can tell you what to do but refuse to listen at issues (including safety issues)

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