School Bus Driver - No Experience Required - Training Provided

National Express•Saint Helens, OR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training. The role offers no nights or weekends and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. This is an opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including those new to commercial driving, experienced drivers, veterans, parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work. Summit School Services emphasizes safety, reliability, and community, providing industry-leading training and benefits. The company has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. The goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities served, with all employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without discrimination.

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, 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

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

Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
Paid CDL training
Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work-life balance
Seasonal employment option with summers off
Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)
Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses
A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
Basic life insurance coverage
Holiday pay
PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan