School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided

Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now’s the time. Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along — this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Pay

• $21.50/hour + benefits
• Training pay: $19.00/hour
• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for fully credentialed drivers (see on-site team for details)

Schedule

• Guaranteed 30 hours per week
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• Direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Eligible locations may offer attendance or referral bonuses

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 or Washington)
• 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 & safety-first attitude

Qualifications

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:

• 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

About the Role

At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits. Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. We are committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

Walk-in interviews: Tuesday & Thursday, 10AM to 1PM (EST). No appointment needed. Location: 9100 Northridge Rd, Johnstown, OH 43031.