School Bus Driver – No Exp Needed – Training Provided

Albany, New York
Durham School Services

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Albany, New York! 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 Albany, New York! 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 rate: $28.03/hr
• Sign on Bonus – $1500 for licensed driver of a big bus (BPS)
• Sign on Bonus – $1000 for licensed driver of small bus (CPS)

• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours / week

• Location: 440 N Pearl St, Albany NY 12204

Walk-In Interviews:

• Today: Fridays 9am – 11am
• Next Week: Fridays 9am – 11am

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 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

Pay Rate for routed Drivers: Bus Drivers (BPS): $28.03 per hour Bus Drivers (CPS): $26.77 per hour Minivan (P-N2/N1): $23.99 per hour Sign-on Bonus: Up to $1,500.00 (must be fully licensed) PTO/Sick accrual

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