School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
Durham School Services is now hiring part‑time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Smolan, KS. This is your chance to join a trusted, safety‑focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Guaranteed Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: 2359 Hein Ave., Salina, KS 67401
- Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Smolan, KS!
- Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your permit and pay you to train.
- Flexible part‑time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon).
- No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work‑life balance.
- Seasonal employment option with summers off.
- Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.
- Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location).
Walk‑In Interviews
Monday–Wednesday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. next week.
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).
- Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
- Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use).
- Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude.
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
- New to commercial driving – we provide 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.
Why Join Durham School Services?
- 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.
- No nights, weekends, or holidays.
- Seasonal employment option with summers off.
- Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes.
- Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k).
- Supportive, family‑oriented work environment where safety is #1 priority.
Referrals
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