School Bus Driver –CDL Training Provided (Palmer, AK)

Job Requirements

About the role

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers with immediate openings. We offer CDL training, flexible part-time schedules, and competitive pay.

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

• 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 check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety-first attitude

Qualifications

• 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 check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety-first attitude

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license!
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work-life balance
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Access 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 priority

Company Information

• Company Name: Durham School Services
• Pay: $26.00 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week
• Location: Durham School Services, 1600 S Tanya Ct, Palmer, AK 99645
• Contact: Walk-in interviews next week: Monday - Friday 11 AM to 2 PM

Why Join Summit School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license!
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work-life balance
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual
• 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 priority

What Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds
• New to commercial driving – we provide CDL training
• Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans & military service members
• Parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanics

Equal Opportunity Employer

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. 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.