School Bus Driver at Boise, ID

Summit School Services•Mountain Home, ID

1d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers in Boise, Idaho. The role transports students on assigned local routes to and from school, sports, events, field trips, and extracurricular activities. No CDL or prior experience is required to start; paid CDL training is provided, including help obtaining an initial CDL permit and paid training to complete the license process. The position offers a flexible part-time split-shift schedule, generally in the morning and afternoon, with a guaranteed minimum of 25 hours per week and opportunities for extra routes and field trips. The posting states there are no nights, weekends, or holidays, and a seasonal employment option with summers off is available. The listed pay range is $21.06–$30.60 per hour, based on experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 may be available; bonus eligibility and other terms vary by location. The job is based at Durham School Services, 465 W. Gowen Rd., Boise, ID 83716. Benefits listed include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and access to a retirement savings plan. A supportive, family-oriented work environment prioritizing safety is described.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; a CDL is not 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 of 21 (25 in Tennessee).
If the applicant held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, that employment must be verifiable under DOT guidelines.
Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
Comply with DOT regulations; marijuana is prohibited, including medical use.
Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a CDL-A or CDL-B driver, delivery driver, shuttle driver, or transit driver.
Military or veteran experience.
Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counseling, coaching, school support, medical transport, nursing home driving, patient transfer, trades, or mechanics.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes.
Transport students to and from school, sports, events, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Maintain a clean and safe bus environment.
Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff.
Follow federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

Benefits

Paid CDL training, including help obtaining an initial CDL permit.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life insurance coverage.
Holiday pay.
PTO accrual.
Access to a retirement savings plan; 401(k) is mentioned, with plan details varying by location.
Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses.
Direct deposit and weekly or daily pay availability in some locations.
Guaranteed minimum hours and opportunities for extra routes and field trips.