School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided
School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
School Bus Drivers in New Hope, MN!
About the role
Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in New Hope, MN. 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.
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
Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your permit + pay you to train!
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)
Benefits
- Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (max of 48 hours)
- Attendance bonus: $625/quarter (after 1 year of employment)
Pay
$29.50 - Guaranteed Hours: 30 hrs / week (6 hrs per day)
Schedule
No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work-life balance
Company name
Durham School Services
Pay Range
Hourly pay range for routed drivers is $29.50-34.00 per hour
Eligible Locations
Apart from New Hope, MN, other eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask us for details!
Why Join Durham School Services?
A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
We Welcome Applicants From All Backgrounds
New to commercial driving – we provide paid 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
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