CDL Trainee - Commercial Driver's License

SafeStart; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly stipend

Tuition-free

Job summary

SafeStart CDL presents a paid training pathway to become a licensed school bus driver in NYC. The program runs eight weeks with classroom, yard, and road work, and it pays a weekly stipend during training. Tuition is fully covered, and endorsements for Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) are included.

Upon successful licensing, guaranteed employment begins on the road. The arrangement emphasizes hands-on learning, financial support during training, and a clear route to certification and work in

Qualifications

• Must obtain CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement.
• Must obtain School Bus (S) endorsement.
• 8-week structured training program with classroom, yard, and road work.
• Paid during training with a weekly stipend.
• Tuition-free program funded by the sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Train to become licensed school bus driver.
• Complete road test and background checks.
• Be ready to start driving after licensing.

Skills

Paid training

Weekly stipend

Endorsements

Job description

EARN WHILE YOU EARN!
SafeStart CDL's paid training program is one of the only programs in NYC that pays you to become a licensed school bus driver.

Salary Range: $20.00-$35.05

8-Week Structured Program
Intensive but manageable. Full days of classroom instruction, yard training, and road work designed to get you licensed fast.

💵Weekly Stipend — Paid While You Train
Unlike traditional schools, we pay you during training. You receive a weekly stipend so you can focus on learning without financial stress.

🎓$0 Tuition — Completely Tuition-Free
No loans. No hidden fees. The program is fully funded — your only job is to show up and succeed.

🅿️Passenger (P) Endorsement
Comprehensive written and skills preparation for the Passenger endorsement — required for school bus and transit routes.

🏫School Bus (S) Endorsement
Specialized training for school bus operation including student management, emergency evacuation, and route compliance.

Guaranteed Employment
Once you pass your road test and your background checks, you will be on the road starting your career.