Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers

Summit School Services•Perris, CA

38d•$26 - $34•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 reliable split-hour schedules with no nights or weekends, providing a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. The company is committed to safety, reliability, and community, with a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its policies and values. Summit School Services 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.
Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years (5 years if applying in Tennessee).
Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee).
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, 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
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
A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual
Employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.