School Bus Driver in Training — Flexible Schedule

Summit School Services; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive rates

Career opportunities

No nights or weekends

Summers off

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking non-CDL drivers in training to join our team and provide safe, reliable transportation for students. The program includes training to obtain driver endorsements and transitions into a non-CDL driver role upon completion.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with a flexible schedule and opportunities for career growth. This role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and compliance with state and federal driver requirements across locations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety compliance

Professional appearance

Time management

Job description

Durham School Services is seeking non-CDL drivers in training to join our team and provide safe, reliable transportation for students. The program includes training to obtain driver endorsements and transitions into a non-CDL driver role upon completion.

Starting wage is $18.00 per hour with a flexible schedule and opportunities for career growth. This role emphasizes safety, professional conduct, and compliance with state and federal driver requirements across locations.