School Bus Driver

Overview

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training. Immediate hiring in Waterbury, CT. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference every day.

Durham School Services is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Waterbury, CT. This is a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work supports students, families, and the community.

• 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, employment verification per DOT guidelines may apply
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety-first attitude

• Pay: $24/hr
• Sign-on bonuses: $5,000 for CDL BPS / $2,500 for CDL with passenger endorsement
• Guaranteed hours: 25 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Waterbury, CT – 62 Fulkerson Drive, Waterbury, CT
• Paid CDL training – assistance to obtain permit and paid training
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Potential for extra routes and field trips; benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location); eligibility for bonuses and other programs

• Next Week:
  Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8:30am–11:00am

• New to commercial driving? Paid CDL training provided
• Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans and 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

Durham School Services is committed to safety, reliability, and a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.