Many leaders in student transportation started behind the wheel. This roadmap shows how to grow from part-time driver into a full-time management role—or chart a path toward ownership.

If you’re navigating a layoff or searching for more meaningful work, school bus driving provides a stable path with paid training and clear advancement. This article covers requirements, pay factors, growth tracks, and how to land interviews fast.

Retirees bring patience, reliability, and people skills that make them exceptional school bus drivers. This guide explains the schedule, requirements, training support, and how to find local opportunities on SchoolBusHero.com.

School bus driver jobs in Massachusetts offer steady part-time or full-time work, meaningful community impact, and schedules that fit family life. Many employers provide paid CDL training and ongoing support so you can get started quickly.

School transportation employers across Massachusetts often provide paid training and keep routes local—two big wins for busy parents. Here’s how those perks work, what to ask during hiring, and a simple path to get started.

Massachusetts school transportation jobs line up with the school calendar—most hours happen before the first bell and after dismissal, with evenings, weekends, and many holidays off. Here’s how the schedule works, what options parents have, and how to get started.

Retirees are discovering a part-time role that’s purposeful, social, and structured: school bus driving. With short morning and afternoon routes—and lots of mid-day freedom—it’s a low-pressure way to give back and earn extra income.

To drive a yellow school bus in Massachusetts, parents need a CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements plus a state School Bus Driver Certificate; car/van roles use a 7D certificate instead. Below is a simple, current guide to licensing, training, medical checks, and real pay ranges.

As the school year begins, Massachusetts is actively hiring school bus drivers across the state. With flexible hours, paid training, and a strong sense of community impact, it's the perfect opportunity for retirees and parents looking for meaningful part-time work.

Looking for flexible work in the fall? Summer is the best time to get school bus driver training. Opportunities available now in Massachusetts and beyond.