School Bus Driver - Schenectady, NY - No Exp Needed - We Train

School Bus Driver, CDL Training Provided

Durham School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Schenectady, NY and offering CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day.

Whether you're starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along, this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Walk-In Interviews

No appointment needed. No experience required. Just walk in, and bring a friend.

Walk-In Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9a-12p Location: 500 Sterling Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306 Pay: $28.58-$29.58/hr Guaranteed Hours: 20 per week

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

Why Join Durham School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training, we'll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts, morning and 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, and 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?

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:

• New to commercial driving, we provide CDL training
• 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, and 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

Company Name: Durham School Services

Pay range for routed drivers is $28.58-29.58 per hour Paid Training at $15.50 per hour Sign-on Bonus: Up to $1500 PTO/Sick accrual

Qualifications

• 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
• Minimum age: 21
• 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 is prohibited, even for medical use
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude