School Bus Driver

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

• Today: 9am-2pm
• Next Week:
  Mondays - Fridays 9am-2pm

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your permit + 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). 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 priority

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:

• 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

• 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

• 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 check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude
• 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

Entry level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

School and Employee Bus Services

Company name is:
Durham School Services

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