Last updated (source checked) · School Bus Driver — First Student (Duxbury, VT)
First Student school bus driver pay
First Student lists $30.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver). Posted October 1, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026.
Washington County, Vermont. The official First Student posting for part-time school bus drivers in Duxbury, VT serving Harwood Unified Union School District lists an hourly rate of $30.00 after training completion, dependent on experience and qualifications, and a training rate of $17.00/hour. It does not call the rate starting pay. A blank means the cited source does not say.
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Posted October 1, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026.
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| Employer type | School transportation contractor |
|---|---|
| Locality | Washington County, Vermont |
| Pay basis | The official First Student posting for part-time school bus drivers in Duxbury, VT serving Harwood Unified Union School District lists an hourly rate of $30.00 after training completion, dependent on experience and qualifications, and a training rate of $17.00/hour. It does not call the rate starting pay. |
| Pay period / effective date | Posted October 1, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026. |
| Weekly hours | Part-time; the posting lists a guaranteed minimum of paid hours per day. |
| Paid training | Paid CLP/CDL training at $17.00/hour. |
| Benefits | Medical, dental, vision and life coverage options and a 401(k) with company match are listed. |
| Last checked | Nov 3, 2026 |
Source notes
- Non-CDL van or small-bus driver roles at this location are posted separately at lower rates.
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- ✓ Official source School Bus Driver — First Student (Duxbury, VT) · checked Nov 3, 2026
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Source-backed partial coverage: 4 employers compared with 188 operating public elementary and secondary school districts (SY 2024–25). This is not complete statewide coverage. The source page links above are the authority for the posted pay.
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What school bus driver pay does First Student publish?
$30.00 per hour after training (CDL school bus driver). The official First Student posting for part-time school bus drivers in Duxbury, VT serving Harwood Unified Union School District lists an hourly rate of $30.00 after training completion, dependent on experience and qualifications, and a training rate of $17.00/hour. It does not call the rate starting pay Pay period: Posted October 1, 2026; wage effective period not stated. Checked November 3, 2026.
When was First Student's pay source checked?
The source was checked 2026-11-03. The effective date is shown separately and may not be stated by the source.