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Whether it's about compensation and benefits, culture and diversity, or you're curious to know more about the work environment, find out from employees what it's like to work at First Student.
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12 August 2020
Does First Student offer dental insurance?
Pros
Location of the facility was in a minimal trafficked area
Cons
No benefits or insurance coverage
Advice to Management
Promote based on knowledge & not relationship
No benefits or insurance coverage
12 August 2020
1 September 2021
Does First Student offer parental leave?
Pros
Identity Theft Protection. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan. ShareSave Plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays. Telework and Flex Schedules. Paid Parental and Family Care Leave. Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development benefits
Cons
Rolls-Royce was perceived as 'too big to prosecute'
Paid Parental and Family Care Leave.
1 September 2021
3 March 2021
Does First Student offer a wellness program?
Pros
Good benefits, coworkers and dispatch nice.
Cons
Unprofessional environment, safety in field not as big of a concern versus safety on paper.
Advice to Management
Try going in the field more to observe what your employees experience. All employees should be cdl trained and licensed. To assist with daily operations.
Good benefits, coworkers and dispatch nice.
3 March 2021
17 September 2020
Does First Student offer malpractice insurance?
Pros
The pros for me when I was a school bus driver were, flexibility and the benefits, vacation and holiday pay, insurance etc...
Cons
The cons for me when I was a school bus driver were extreme weather conditions and some students have unpleasant behavior.
Advice to Management
Keep up the good work! Stay Friendly, kind and understanding.
The pros for me when I was a school bus driver were, flexibility and the benefits, vacation and holiday pay, insurance etc...
17 September 2020
16 May 2019
Does First Student assist with or provide childcare?
Pros
Meeting new people, driving, pay
Cons
Health care and sometimes weather
Advice to Management
Keep up the great work
Health care and sometimes weather
16 May 2019
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