School Bus Driver

Overview

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training. Immediately hiring in Ottumwa, IA. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

Durham School Services is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Ottumwa, IA. This is a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.

Location: 1414 W. 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501

• 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
• 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

• 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.

Company Name is:
Durham School Services

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  1414 West 2nd Street C/O DURHAM 3082
• Work Location:
  
  1414 West 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
• Job:
  Driver US Bus
• Organization:
  United States Bus
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time
• Shift: Day Job
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Travel:
  No
• Job Posting:
  Sep 3, 2025, 12:19:02 AM