Fully Credentialed School Bus CDL Drivers Santa Ana, CA

Summit School Services • Santa Ana, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Durham School Services, a Summit School Services company, is hiring fully credentialed school bus drivers for Santa Ana, California, serving the Val Verde School District. Drivers transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities. The role offers $32 per hour and guaranteed hours of five hours per day and 25 hours per week, with a split-shift schedule covering morning and afternoon routes. Qualified candidates may interview and receive an offer on the spot.

Eligible pre-certified drivers may qualify for a $5,000 retention bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 after 90 days of employment and $2,500 after 180 days. Candidates must already possess the required school bus credentials to qualify. The role offers opportunities for extra routes and field trips, and school breaks and summers off. Benefits vary by location and eligibility.

Requirements

• Have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and a CDL Class A or B.
• Hold Passenger and School Bus endorsements and the required school bus credentials.
• Have held a driver's license for at least three years and have the STAR on the license; applicants in Tennessee must have held a license for five years.
• Be at least 21 years old; the minimum age is 25 in Tennessee.
• Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Comply with DOT regulations; marijuana use is prohibited, including medical use.
• Have reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.
• If previously employed in a DOT-regulated driving role within the past three years, have that employment verifiable under DOT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Transport students on field trips and to extracurricular activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, based on location and eligibility.
• 401(k) or other retirement savings plan.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay.
• PTO accrual.
• Eligible pre-certified school bus drivers may qualify for a $5,000 retention bonus.
• Guaranteed minimum hours.
• Summers and school breaks off.
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips.

What This Job Offers

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