School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided
Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers with CDL training provided, offering reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day — no nights, weekends, or holidays.
About the Role
Join a supportive, family-oriented team where safety is the top priority. Every day, you’ll safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying a flexible, rewarding career with industry-leading training and benefits.
Pay & Benefits
- Starting pay: $26.00/hour
- Hiring bonus: $1,500 for fully credentialed drivers
- Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
- Paid CDL training — earn while you complete your license
- Direct deposit with weekly/daily pay options in some locations
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Holiday pay and PTO accrual
- Sign-on, attendance, and referral bonuses available at eligible locations
Schedule
- Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Seasonal employment option with summers off
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, 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
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:
- Those new to commercial driving — CDL training provided
- 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, school support staff
- Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades, and mechanics
Walk-in interviews next week: Mondays to Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST). No appointment needed — just walk in and bring a friend!
Location: 3340 Orchard Lake Rd, Orchard Lake, MI 48324