Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

Summit School Services•Irvine, CA

72d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers who are fully credentialed drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. This is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including experienced drivers, veterans, parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work. At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits.

Requirements

Fully credentialed drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements
Current CDL with both the P and the S endorsements
Valid school bus certificate
CPR certificate
Possession of T01 training documents
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and a CDL A or B
Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years
Minimum age: 21
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, DPW employees

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
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, basic life insurance coverage
Holiday pay
PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan
Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligible locations)