Decent hours, terrible benefits - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

3.0
26 Jun 2017
Recommend
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Pros

20 hours guaranteed pay per week with the option for more hours. Great training. Free CDL class B. Low stress and easy to handle.

Cons

Horrible insurance (so bad you can still qualify for Obamacare subsidies). No sick days. Expensive dental. Field trips, recruiting, and office work pays less than driving.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
14 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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