School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided
About The Position
Durham School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Farmingville, NY. This role offers paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference in the community. We are looking for individuals seeking a flexible, rewarding job close to home. As a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider, your work will significantly impact students, families, and the community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those new to commercial driving, experienced drivers, veterans, parents, retirees, and individuals from customer service, retail, hospitality, and other service-oriented fields. Safety, reliability, and community are core values at Durham School Services, and our professional drivers ensure the safe transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities.
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)
- Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
