Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

School Bus DriverLooking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now's the time. Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers who are fully credentialed drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. No nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day.Whether you're starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.Bring a friend apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!Pay: $28.00$5,000 Retention bonus for pre-certified driversCandidate must possess a current CDL with both the P and the S endorsementsCandidate must have valid school bus certificate, CPR certificate, and possession of their T01 training documents90 days will be paid $2,500. The next payment of $2,500 will occur after 180 days of employmentGuaranteed Hours: 5 hours per day/ 25 hours per weekLocation: 308 N. Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA 92703Why Join Summit School Services?Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locationsFlexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)No nights, weekends, or holidays perfect work-life balanceSeasonal employment option with summers offGuaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field tripsAccess to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses ask us for details!A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priorityWho Makes a Great School Bus Driver?We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)Veterans & military service membersParents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift workCustomer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanics, DPW employeesResponsibilities:Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routesTransport students to and from school, sports, and eventsPerform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsMaintain a clean, safe bus environmentCommunicate courteously with students, parents, and school staffFollow all federal, state, local, and company safety rulesCompany Name Is: Durham School ServicesHourly Rate for Routed Drivers rangeStarting Pay Rate: $28.00, $16.90 training rate of pay Hiring Bonus: Retention Bonus- $5000 for fully credentialed drivers and school bus certificate!QualificationsRequirements:Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and a CDL A or B.Must have held a driver's license for at least 3 years and have the STAR on your license.Must have held a driver's license for at least 3 years (5 years if applying in Tennessee).Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee). If you've held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, we must be able to verify that employment per DOT guidelines.Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background checkCompliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)Reliable attendance & safety-first attitudeAt Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits.Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Summit School Services LLC's independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employerThe pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.