School Bus Driver - Trumbull, CT - No Exp Needed - We Train

Summit LLC•Trumbull, CT

5d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers in Trumbull, Connecticut. No prior commercial driving experience or CDL is required to start; the company provides paid CDL training and assists with obtaining an initial CDL permit. Drivers work local routes transporting students to and from school, sports, events, field trips, and extracurricular activities. The position offers a flexible part-time split-shift schedule, with morning and afternoon hours, and no nights, weekends, or holidays. At least 25 hours per week are guaranteed, with opportunities for additional routes and field trips. Seasonal employment with summers off is an option. Starting pay is $22.78 per hour, with rates up to $38.02 per hour depending on experience and credentials; pay and other terms vary by location and position. Drivers are expected to prioritize safety, maintain a clean and safe bus, inspect the vehicle before and after trips, communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff, and follow applicable safety rules and regulations. The employer emphasizes safeguarding children and passengers and maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination.

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 three years (five years for applicants in Tennessee or Washington).
Minimum age of 21 (25 in Tennessee).
Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
If the applicant held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past three years, that employment must be verifiable under DOT guidelines.
Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.
Compliance with DOT regulations; marijuana is prohibited, including medical use.

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, company, and applicable DOT safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

Paid CDL training, including assistance with the initial CDL permit.
Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts.
Guaranteed minimum of 25 hours per week, with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life insurance coverage.
Holiday pay.
PTO accrual.
Retirement savings plan enrollment.
Direct deposit and weekly or daily pay availability in some locations.
Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses.
Seasonal employment option with summers off.