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School Bus Driver: No exp. needed- Training provided (MT Pleasant, TX)

Durham School Services, Winnsboro, TX, United States


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

Pay: $21/hour

Hiring Bonus: $1,500 for Non‑CDL Drivers and $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers

Guaranteed Hours: 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week

Location: Durham School Services, 2230 N. Edwards Ave, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455

Walk‑In Interviews

Today: Monday‑Friday 9am‑1pm

Next Week: Monday‑Friday 9am‑1pm

Why Join Durham School Services?

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)

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

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

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

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required 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

Qualifications and Additional Benefits

Must possess or be able to obtain all valid applicable state license(s) 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

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Employees can enroll in a retirement savings plan

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 are an equal opportunity employer. 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, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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