Para-Transit Bus Driver

FIRST STUDENT MANAGEMENT LLC

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MADISON, WI Until 8/22/2026 3+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
Job description

We are proud to offer: 

  • $21 / HR starting wage
  • $1,000 sign on bonus* 
  • Paid CDL training once permit is obtained
  • Rewarding work environment
  • Opportunities for advancement and career growth

As a Madison Para-Transit Bus Driver, your major responsibilities will be to:

  • Safely transports passengers
  • Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections
  • Assists passengers in the loading and unloading process

Requirements of a Bus Driver:

  • Good verbal communication skills
  • At least 21 years old
  • Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years
  • Be subject to a drug screen & physical

Through our commitment to putting customers first, dedication to safety, and ambition to deliver the best means we’ve created a working environment that you’ll love.

And, because we’re a huge company with 120,000 staff and over 2.5 billion customers worldwide, you’ll also enjoy real security, a brilliant future, and fantastic training.

Apply today to become a part of our team!

*Conditions apply; see locations for details. Must obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 15 days of accepting job offer.

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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.


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.

About this role

Summary

Safely operate buses, perform inspections, assist passengers, and ensure safety and reliability.

Job title

Para-Transit Bus Driver

Experience level

none

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Madison, WI; remote work not allowed

Salary

$21k+

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

valid driver’s licenseverbal communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

passenger transportationvehicle inspectiondriver safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madison, WI, USA

On-site City
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