School Bus Driver - No exp needed - Full training provided

Durham School Services; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 32,318 - 37,884; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit

Flexible part-time schedule

Paid CDL training

Access to benefits like medical, dental, vision

Attendance and referral bonuses

Job summary

A community-focused transportation provider in Iowa is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers. The role offers paid CDL training, flexible schedules, and a focus on safety and community. Ideal candidates are 21+, with a clean driving record. Join a trusted team making a difference for students and families.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

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.

Skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Communication

Job description

School Bus Driver – No Experience Needed, Full Training Provided

Durham School Services is hiring part‑time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Urbandale, IA. No prior experience required – we provide paid CDL training. Flexible part‑time schedule, no nights, weekends or holidays.

Pay & Hours

• Pay: $23.46 - $27.50 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week
• Location: 5720 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

Walk‑In Interviews

• Every Monday 8:00–9:30 am (in‑person)

Why Join Durham School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Paid CDL training—potential for license and extra pay
• Split‑shift part‑time schedule
• No nights, weekends or holidays
• Seasonal employment—summer off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location); sign‑on, attendance, referral bonuses available
• Safe‑first, family‑oriented work environment

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

• New to commercial driving – paid CDL training offered
• Experienced drivers (CDL‑A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans & military service members
• Parents, retirees, part‑time or split‑shift workers
• Backgrounds in customer service, hospitality, camp counseling, coaching, school support staff, medical transport, nursing homes, 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 required to start)
• At least 3 years holding a driver’s license (5 years in Tennessee)
• Minimum age 21 (25 in Tennessee)
• Experience in a DOT‑regulated driving role in the past 3 years (verifiable as required)
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background checkCompliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited)
• Reliable attendance and safety‑first attitude

About the Company

At Durham School Services, safety, reliability and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry‑leading training and benefits.