School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Durham School Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 3,040,191 - 4,329,969; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career opportunities

No nights or weekends

Summer work available

Job summary

Durham School Services is hiring immediately for a School Bus Driver in Pennsylvania, offering a starting pay rate of $26.75/hour and a sign-on bonus of $3,000. Training is provided, suitable for candidates with or without experience.

The driver will ensure safe transportation for students while following all safety protocols and report duties on time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain a CDL and endorsements.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus.
• Report to duty on time and maintain safe driving.
• Assist passengers in emergencies and follow company policy for incidents.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Valid PA driver's license

Job description

Job Requirements

Hiring immediately – no experience necessary – training provided. Starting Pay Rate: $26.75/hour.

Sign‑on bonus: $3,000 with full credentials and $1,000 for drivers with a PA license.

Additional bonus: $250 if candidate obtains CDL B permit within 2 weeks after classroom training.

Location: 470 South State Street, Newtown, PA 18940.

School Bus Driver – providing safe, on‑time transportation for students. Visit nellc.com for more information.

We offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Employees may enroll in a retirement savings plan.

All applicants, including those fully qualified with a commercial driver’s license, begin as Driver in Training to obtain CDL and endorsements. Upon successful completion they transition to a Professional Driver role.

Walk‑in interviews Wed 9:30 am‑2 pm. Bring a friend or 4. Interviews M‑F 9:30 am‑2 pm. On‑the‑spot offers available.

Pay & Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive rates
• Career opportunities
• No nights or weekends
• Summer work available

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Report to duty on time and maintain route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately report any accident or incident per company policy.
• Follow company policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Inform all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Complete all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submit to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintain a cooperative attitude with employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilize vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our paratransit drivers may apply per location.

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 all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety‑sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy.
• 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.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/contractual terms and positions.