First Student reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(3,728 total reviews)

John Kenning

70% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

First Student has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 3,728 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Student employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transporte y logística industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Jun 28, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

This is a family oriented company that really cares about their employees. I have been an employee for 8 years. I am currently a sub school bus driver, so I go where they need me. I love taking field trips for the schools, bar runs and barn dances for the university students, but my favorite trips are weddings and overnights. Our customers are our #1 priority along with safety. "If you can't do it safely, don't do it" is the motto. For the most part this is followed to the letter.

Cons

There are both good and bad anywhere you work. It's the nature of business in general. At my location we have a lot of time off and no pay unless we use unemployment. There is also a lack of communication. The work is not physical, but there is a lot of wear and tear on your body. You also have a tremendous responsibility on your shoulders. If you cannot handle highly stressful situations then I suggest that this is not the job for you.

3.0
Jun 21, 2016

Long Term Employee

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Love working with the children.

Cons

Things are done very cheaply. Tends to side with parent/student over drivers. Does not enforce same rules for everyone. Safety seems to be lax.

2.0
Apr 18, 2016

Bus Driver

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They help you get a CDL. Extra hours if want them.

Cons

Organization and management were frustrating. Unclear policies regarding students. Working environment was uninviting. Maintenance of buses was constantly a problem.

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