School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed. Training Provided!

National Express • Palmer, AK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. Walk-in interviews are available next week, Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM. No appointment is needed. No experience is required. Bring a friend and apply together. The company offers competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations. They provide paid CDL training to help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license. The schedule is a flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon), with no nights, weekends, or holidays, offering a great work-life balance. There is a seasonal employment option with summers off, and guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips. Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) (plan details vary by location) is available. Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses. Summit School Services provides a supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is the top priority. They are committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

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, 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• CDL training provided
• No nights or weekends
• Split-hour schedules
• Competitive hourly pay
• Direct deposit
• Weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Summers off (seasonal employment option)
• Guaranteed minimum hours
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Sign-on bonuses (eligible locations)
• Attendance bonuses (eligible locations)
• Referral bonuses
• Holiday pay
• PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED