School Bus Driver: No exp. needed- Training provided (MT Pleasant, TX)

Durham School Services; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid CDL training

401(k) plan enrollment

Flexible hours

Job summary

A leading school transport service in Texas is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers to provide safe transportation for students. This role includes flexible part-time schedules with no nights or weekends and a pay rate of $21 per hour. Drivers will benefit from paid CDL training and enjoy bonuses for non-CDL and fully credentialed drivers. Ideal candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a commitment to safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass DOT drug screening and background check.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes.
• Transport students to and from school and events.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication skills

Defensive driving

Job description

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Mount Pleasant, TX! Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

Location: Durham School Services, 2230 N. Edwards Ave, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay: $21 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $1,500 for non‑CDL drivers; $2,500 for fully credentialed drivers
• Guaranteed Hours: 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week (part‑time and seasonal only)
• Flexible part‑time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work‑life balance

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• 401(k) plan (details vary by location)
• Paid CDL training – the company helps you obtain your permit and pays to train
• Retirement savings plan enrollment available
• Eligible locations may offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses
• Supportive, family‑oriented work environment where safety is ‑#1 priority

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 and safe bus environment
• Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff
• Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not needed to start)
• At least 3 years of driver’s license experience (5 years if applying in Tennessee)
• Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee). Must be able to provide DOT employment verification if applied as a DOT‑regulated driver in the past 3 years
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance and a safety‑first attitude
• Must possess or be able to obtain all required state licenses and certifications to operate company vehicles
• Must meet physical and medical requirements, pass substance abuse screening, and be subject to random 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 using safe driving and work habits
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract‑specific driver requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services 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, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

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