School Bus Driver at Boise, ID

Summit School Services•Idaho City, ID

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Durham School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers in Boise, Idaho, and provides CDL training. Applicants, including those who already hold a commercial driver’s license, begin as Drivers in Training. Training covers obtaining a CDL and related endorsements where available, along with company policies and procedures. After successfully completing the training program and all position requirements, trainees are placed in a Professional Driver role. The role provides safe, reliable transportation for students or other passengers by operating a school bus or another location-specific vehicle on a fixed or changing route. The position offers a split-hour schedule with guaranteed 25 hours per week, no nights or weekends, and summers off. Pay is $21.06–$30.60 per hour based on experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 is available; applicants should consult the on-site team for details.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age; Tennessee school bus drivers must be at least 25 under state law.
Must possess, or be able to obtain, all applicable valid state licenses and other certifications required to operate company vehicles.
Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; the role is subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.
Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
Must practice defensive driving and safe driving and work habits to avoid vehicular and industrial accidents.
Must comply with applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.

Responsibilities

Operate a school bus or other location-specific vehicle on a fixed or changing route to provide safe and reliable transportation.
Report to duty on time and maintain the route schedule safely.
Physically assist passengers in evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Immediately report accidents and incidents in accordance with company policy.
Follow company policies for student and passenger management.
Inform appropriate personnel of problems or procedures.
Maintain a neat and professional personal appearance.
Complete and submit required paperwork, including route change sheets, time cards, and vehicle repair requests, to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
Maintain a cooperative attitude with employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers, and promote company goodwill.
Safely and efficiently use vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
Share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.