Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

Summit School Services • Santa Ana, CA

9d • 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 role offers no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. It's a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers, and has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values. The company aims to be a diverse workforce representative of the communities it serves.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a current CDL with both the P and the S endorsements
• Candidate must have valid school bus certificate, CPR certificate, and possession of their 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 and have the STAR on your license
• 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 – perfect work-life balance
• 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 (401(k))

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED