Good pay, bad employer - School Bus Driver First Student Employee Review

1.0
Jul 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Work-life balance Good pay Bring kids to work with you

Cons

Poor management Drivers and monitors are referred to DCF when the let kids off bus when parents aren't there to get the kids off the bus No support No communication

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5.0
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Pros

Very flexible Good compensation Great management

Cons

Split shift Not much room for advancement

3.0
Apr 25, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The pay for driving is good, however, "driving is only part of the job description. May be well compensated for contracted substitute driver in other locations

Cons

Although there are rules to establish safe, orderly environments for riders and drivers, they are not enforced, and appear symbolic and subjective. Drivers have to bow to whomever decides how it will be handled instead of what the actual rules dictate, creating unnecessary chaos. There also appears to be a good amount of favoritism at this location and company rules and regulations are rarely enforced across the board, resulting in employees doing as they please with little to no repercussions.

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