School Bus Driver

Student Transportation Of America; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Sign-On Bonus

Local management support

Job summary

Student Transportation Of America in Portsmouth, NH seeks school bus drivers to transport students on established routes with a focus on safety and reliability. Training is provided, and local management support will aid in onboarding.

Pay ranges from $29.00 to $30.00 per hour plus a sign-on bonus. Bonuses: $2,500 for fully credentialed drivers and $1,500 for applicants without a CDL. Applications open during July and August 2026, with training completing within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable driving history.
• Clean driving record over the last 24-36 months and willingness to obtain CDL.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus route, picking up and dropping off students at established stops.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Clean bus to maintain a professional appearance and company image.
• Take part in field trips, activity trips, and charter runs as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Driving history 3+ years

Pre-employment background checks

Willingness to obtain CDL

Job description

Come join our team! As a school bus driver, you will have the support of a dedicated, local management team and the training needed to perform your job safely, and with care. Bus drivers are responsible for the safe delivery of students to and from school along set routes, adherence to school bus safety and bus stop safety standards, and daily vehicle inspections, among other duties.

We are seeking safe drivers to transport children to and from school on established routes in Portsmouth, NH.

What We Offer:

Pay Range: $29.00-$30.00

Sign-On Bonus:

-$2,500 for fully credentialed drivers

-$1,500 for applicants without a CDL

(Offer valid for applications received between 7/1/2026 and 8/31/2026. Training and onboarding must be completed within 90 days.)

Paid Training Program

Location: 47 Emery St Portsmouth NH 03801

Contact Us: [phone]

Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus route - picking up and dropping off student passengers at established stops on the route.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safe operation.
• Conduct post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Clean bus as necessary to maintain a professional appearance and positive company image.
• As requested or desired to take field trips, activity trips and charter runs to transport students and other passengers to and from their destinations.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a minimum of 3 years verifiable driving history
• Clean driving record within the last 24-36 months (about 3 years)
• Ability and willingness to obtain a CDL
• Pre-employment background checks

STA is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants; returning, military are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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