Independent Contractor School Bus Driver Jobs in Riverside, CA

Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now's the time. Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers who are fully credentialed drivers with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. 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. Bring a friend — apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!

Pay: $28.00

• $5,000 Retention bonus for pre-certified drivers
• Candidate must possess a current CDL with both the P and the S endorsements
• Candidate must have valid school bus certificate, CPR certificate, and possession of their T01 training documents
• 90 days- will be paid $2,500. The next payment of $2,500 will occur after 180 days of employment.

Guaranteed Hours: 5 hours per day/ 25 hours per week

Location: 308 N. Sullivan, Santa Ana, CA 92703

Why Join Summit School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• 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:

• 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, DPW employees

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 Is: Durham School Services

Hourly Rate for Routed Drivers range Starting Pay Rate: $28.00, $16.90 training rate of pay Hiring Bonus: Retention Bonus- $5000 for fully credentialed drivers and school bus certificate!

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and a CDL A or B.
• Must have held a driver's license for at least 3 years and have the STAR on your license.
• 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 Summit 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.

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC's independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.