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School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided
Arlington, TNApril 1st, 2026
Job Description - School Bus Driver (252842)School Bus Driver - (252842)School Bus Driver – Paid CDL TrainingImmediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Arlington, TN! Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Arlington, TN. This is your chance to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.Pay: $21.85/hrHiring Bonus : up to $2000 for fully credentialed driversLocation: Memphis Bartlett, TN Arlington - 7563 S GUY ROAD, ARLINGTON, TN 38002Walk-inBring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!Why Join Durham School Services?Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct depositPaid CDL training – We'll help you get your permit + pay you to train!Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)Seasonal 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?New to commercial driving – we provide paid CDL trainingExperienced 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 & mechanicsResponsibilities:Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routesTransport students to and from school, sports, and eventsPerform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsCommunicate courteously with students, parents, and school staffFollow all federal, state, local, and company safety rulesRequirements:Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (no CDL needed to start).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 attitudeMust be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.At Durham 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 benefitsEEO and Workplace IntegritySummit 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) employer.The 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.J-18808-Ljbffr