School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training (Irvine, CA)

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Irvine, CA. Paid CDL training, flexible part‑time hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

• 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 (morning & afternoon).
• Seasonal employment option with summers off.
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.
• Access to benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k). Eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask for details.

• 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.
• Backgrounds such as customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, medical transport, 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.
• 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 (CDL not required to start).
• At least 3 years of driving experience (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 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 and safety‑first attitude.

Address: 100 Nightmist, Irvine, CA 92870.

Hourly rate: $27.75 plus a $5,000 retention bonus for fully credentialed drivers.

Bring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!

Durham School Services is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.