Overview
Job Description - School Bus Driver (261173)
School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
Durham School Services is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Akron, OH. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.
Why Join Durham School Services
- Guaranteed Hours: 25/week
- Walk-In Interviews: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Bring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
- Paid CDL training – we’ll help you get your permit and pay you to train
- Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
- Seasonal employment option with summers off
- Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
- Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k); sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses may be available
- A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
- New to commercial driving – paid CDL training
- 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
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
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL needed to start)
- 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
Location
Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Akron-Akron, OH
Work Locations: Akron, OH, 860 South Arlington Street C/O DURHAM 6019, Akron 44306
Job Details
- Job: Driver US Bus
- Organization: United States Bus
- Schedule: Part-time
- Shift: Day Job
- Employee Status: Regular
- Travel: No
Equal Employment Opportunity: Durham School Services is an equal opportunity employer.