School Bus Driver-No Experience Needed-Training Provided (Ottumwa, IA)

Summit School Services • Oskaloosa, IA

81d • Onsite

About The Position

Durham School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Ottumwa, IA. This role offers paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference. The position is part-time and seasonal, with a chance to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider. The pay is $23.92/hr with guaranteed hours of 25 per week. Walk-in interviews are available Tuesdays through Thursdays between 9 am and 12 pm.

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
• Minimum age: 21
• 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

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Paid CDL training
• 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
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed