Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Summit School Services is hiring fully credentialed School Bus Drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. Enjoy reliable split-hour schedules with no nights, weekends, or holidays. Bring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new career today!

Pay

• Starting at $27.12/hour, up to $29.52/hour based on experience
• $5,000 retention bonus for pre-certified drivers
• $2,500 bonus after 90 days of employment, another $2,500 after 180 days
• Guaranteed 25 hours per week

Requirements

• Current CDL with P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements
• Valid school bus certificate and CPR certificate
• Possession of T01 training documents
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (held for at least 3 years; 5 years in Tennessee)
• STAR designation on your license
• Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee)
• If you’ve held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, employment must be verifiable per DOT guidelines
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes
• Transport students to and from school, sports, and events
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe bus environment
• Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff
• Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay options in some locations
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligibility varies by location)

About the Role

At 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 is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with our policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce 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, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:

• Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans and military service members
• Parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, and school support staff
• Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, and patient transfer specialists
• Trades, mechanics, and DPW employees

Location: 2713 River Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770