School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided
Durham School Services · Watertown, NY · 4 days ago
Management$23.99–$25.72/hrPart-time
Job Requirements
School Bus Drivers in Philadelphia, NY are immediately hiring. Durham School Services offers paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference every day.
Why Join Durham School Services?
- 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)
- 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
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
- 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
- Customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanics
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