School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver Paid CDL TrainingImmediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Freehold, NJ Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Freehold, NJ. 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: $27.00 - $28.00 per hourGuaranteed Hours: 25 hours per weekLocation: 113 Crow Hill Road, Freehold, New Jersey, United StatesBring a friendapply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career todayWhy Join Durham School Services?Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct depositPaid CDL training We'll help you get your permit + pay you to trainFlexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)No nights, weekends, or holidays perfect work-life balanceSeasonal employment option with summers offGuaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field tripsAccess to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location) Eligible locations may also offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses ask us for details A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priorityWho Makes a Great School Bus Driver?We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:New to commercial driving we provide paid CDL trainingExperienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)Veterans & military service membersParents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift workCustomer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanicsResponsibilities:Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routesTransport students to and from school, sports, and eventsPerform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsMaintain a clean, safe bus environmentCommunicate courteously with students, parents, and school staffFollow all federal, state, local, and company safety rulesWe offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.All interested applicants for a Driver position, including those applicants that are fully qualified with a commercial driver's license, begin with us as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote a significant amount of resources, training, and development to our employees.A Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and obtain related Driver endorsement(s), where available, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program all necessary requirements for the position, the Driver In Training will be placed in a Professional Driver role.Responsibilities Include: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 managerReports 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 locationCompany name is: Durham School ServicesStarting Pay Rate: $27.00-28.00 Paid Training Rate: $15.00QualificationsRequirements: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). If you've held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, we must be able to verify that employment per DOT guidelines.Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background checkCompliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)Reliable attendance & safety-first attitudeAt 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.