School Bus Driver-No Experience Needed-Training Provided (Ottumwa, IA)

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School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

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

Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Ottumwa, IA. 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.

· Pay: $23.92/hr

Guaranteed Hours: 25 hrs / week

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

Walk-in Days:

Tuesdays - Thursdays between 9am - 12pm

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 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)

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?

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:

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

Qualifications

Requirements:

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