School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed. Training Provided!

Summit LLC•Palmer, AK

7d•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 needed, and no experience required. The company offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for fully credentialed drivers and a $3,000 bonus for new drivers obtaining their DOT Medical Card within 7 calendar days of the interview. A referral bonus of $3,000 is also available to existing employees. A Punctuality Bonus is effective September 1, 2026. Guaranteed hours are 25 per week. The location is Durham School Services, 1600 S Tanya Ct, Palmer, AK 99645.

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

CDL-A/B
Delivery experience
Shuttle experience
Transit experience

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 – We’ll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license!
Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Seasonal employment option with summers off
Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) (plan details vary by location)
Sign-on bonuses
Attendance bonuses
Referral bonuses
Holiday pay
PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan