Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

About the Role

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, and a flexible part-time role that supports work-life balance. This is an opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while making a difference in your community.

Pay

• Starting pay: $28.00 per hour
• Training rate: $16.90 per hour
• $5,000 retention bonus for pre-certified drivers:
  • $2,500 after 90 days of employment
  • $2,500 after 180 days of employment
• Guaranteed hours: 5 hours per day / 25 hours per week

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)
• 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
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligibility varies by location)

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

Requirements

• Current CDL with both 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 (CDL A or B)
• Minimum of 3 years holding a driver’s license (5 years if applying in Tennessee)
• STAR designation on your license (if applicable)
• 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

Location

308 N. Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA 92703

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, patient transfer specialists
• Trades, mechanics, and DPW employees