NJ school bus driver jobs

NJ school bus driver jobs with local routes and real pay.

Plain yellow school bus front view parked outdoors.

Recent public NJ school-bus postings show pay around $22.50 to $31 per hour. Expect local morning and afternoon routes, home between runs, and openings for current CDL drivers, in-process applicants, and people who still need a training-friendly start.

NJBusJobs is built for people who want nearby New Jersey school bus openings. Share your ZIP code and CDL stage so local employers or training-friendly routes can follow up by call, text, or email about the next step.

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Why drivers switch

Why drivers choose local school bus routes.

Stay close to home Most NJ school-bus demand is local route work, not long-haul time away.

Work that fits family life better Split-shift route schedules often mean mornings and afternoons instead of overnight runs.

Enter with or without the full CDL path finished Already licensed, in process, or looking for training help can all start here.

Local openings with posted pay Named NJ employers and districts on this page are already advertising routes, with recent public pay examples around $22.50 to $31 per hour.

Who should apply: people who want steady local route work, pay in the public range shown here, split-shift school schedules, paid CDL training, or a cleaner move away from warehouse, rideshare, or long-haul hours.

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NJ employers hiring now

Named employers and districts already showing driver demand.

These are real New Jersey employers and districts already advertising driver openings, so you can see this is an active hiring market, not just a generic job form.

Student Transportation of America Careers page shows “Now Hiring School Bus Driver.”

Lakeland Bus Lines Homepage says “NOW HIRING FULL TIME DRIVERS. CALL 973 366 6817 FOR MORE INFORMATION.”

Academy Bus Careers banner says “Now Hiring Qualified Professional Drivers and Diesel Mechanics. Sign-On Bonus Available.”

Vineland Public Schools Live district job page is titled “School Bus Drivers (26-27 SY).”

Current NJ public pay examples also show real range: Livingston Public Schools lists substitute bus drivers at $22.50 per hour, while Jackson School District advertises a base rate of $31 per hour. Verify current pay, benefits, route hours, and endorsements directly with the employer.

Choose your path

Choose the application path that fits your CDL stage.

Pick the option that matches where you are now so employers or training-friendly routes see the right version of your application.

Ready now

I already have my CDL

Start with current local openings for licensed drivers and move straight into the jobs that match your route area.

Apply as a current NJ CDL driver

Almost there

I am in process

Apply while you finish permit, passenger, school-bus, or CDL steps so you do not have to wait until every box is done.

Apply while finishing my NJ CDL

Training path

I need paid CDL training

Start with training-friendly openings so you can get into New Jersey school bus driving without guessing where to begin.

Apply for paid NJ CDL training paths

What happens after you apply

Apply here, then continue with a local employer.

Share where you live and where you are in the CDL process so nearby route openings or training-friendly employers can respond with the next hiring step.

1. Share the basics

Name, phone, email, ZIP code, and CDL status.

2. We review for local fit

Your ZIP code, license status, and training needs help point you toward the right type of New Jersey opening.

3. Hear from a nearby employer

Employers or training-friendly routes can follow up by phone, text, or email about pay, route details, and the next step.

Ready to start?

Apply now for local NJ school bus driver openings.

It takes about a minute to start. No resume upload. Share your ZIP code and CDL stage, then watch for follow-up about nearby openings, route type, pay, or training-friendly next steps.

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