I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at First Student (Villa Park, IL) in Jun 2014
Interview
Very easy process. They will train you to obtain your CDL for free. You must be willing to give 100% of your time for about two weeks. You attend classroom sessions for about a week or so(depending on you). Once classroom portion is completed, you processed to training behind the wheel. The best part about my training/interview process was that you are testing at First student rather than the SOS!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think you would be able to handle any unruly students or those with special needs?
Super friendly and approachable, there's a lengthy mostly unpaid (IIRC) training process where they get you your B licence. Requires a clean record, passing police and background check, medical exam etc. there's also ongoing training modules of things to keep aware of and the driver improvement course eventually too. Overall it's not a bad company with great friendly management, prefect for part time regular work with summers off (unless you volunteer to do longer charter trips)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Are you good with kids, Any at fault accidents, do you like to drive, ever driven something bigger than a truck like a cube van
good and fast and professional thank you. Everyone is so friendly, well there is a few grumpies but they just old lol. They need more employee get together. And increase pay
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at First Student (Norristown, PA) in Aug 2022
Interview
The interview process was fairly easy. They asked a few relevant questions related to the position. I was also offered a sign-on bonus as an incentive to accept the job offer and they have now reneged on the offer claiming it no longer exists.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Have you worked with children before? Do you have experience driving larger vehicles?