School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

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

Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Johnston, RI. 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.

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

• 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)
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location); eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses.

• 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
• 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.

At 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.

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

We are committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. 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, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and other protected characteristics.