School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

National Express • California, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers to transport students on local routes and to sports, field trips, and other events. No commercial driving experience or CDL is needed to start; the company provides paid CDL training. The role offers a flexible part-time schedule with morning and afternoon split shifts, no nights or weekends, and at least 20 guaranteed hours per week. Seasonal employment with summers off is available. The listed pay is up to $24.00 per hour, with rates and other employment terms varying by location and position.

Drivers are expected to operate safely, inspect and maintain a clean bus, communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff, and follow applicable safety rules. The company emphasizes safeguarding children and passengers and maintaining a safe, supportive work environment. The position is based at the listed California, Missouri location; walk-in interviews are also listed at locations in New Bloomfield and Tipton, Missouri.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; a CDL is not required to start.
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years, or 5 years when applying in Tennessee or Washington.
• Minimum age of 21, or 25 in Tennessee.
• If the applicant held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, that employment must be verifiable under DOT guidelines.
• Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Comply with DOT regulations; marijuana is prohibited, including medical marijuana.
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Prior commercial driving experience, including CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, or transit driving.
• Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counseling, coaching, school support, medical transport, nursing home driving, patient transfers, trades, or 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 and safe bus environment.
• Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff.
• Follow federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

Benefits

• Paid CDL training, including assistance with the initial CDL permit and paid training to obtain the license.
• Competitive hourly pay, with direct deposit and weekly or daily pay available in some locations.
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan enrollment.
• Potential sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses at eligible locations.

What This Job Offers

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