If you are interested in becoming a school bus driver, you’ve come to the right place!
Rohrer Bus is always in search of professional, caring individuals to join our team.
As a growing transportation company that is dedicated to serving the needs of our community,
we have a consistent need for quality employees to drive school
buses or vans.
The information below is designed to answer all of your questions about what it takes to be a school bus driver
and takes the first steps to your employment with us. You can also check out our
school bus driver FAQ page.
A dependable schedule with meaningful work that fits real life.
Work-Life Balance
Holidays, weekends, and summers off aligned with the school calendar.
Get Paid to Train
Earn your CDL with paid certification and training from day one.
Competitive Pay & Benefits
Available for both full-time and part-time drivers.
Extra Earning Opportunities
School trips, event charters, shuttle routes, and summer driving options.
Becoming a school bus driver for Rohrer Bus is an extremely rewarding job. However, because of the safety sensitivity surrounding the work we do, there are several qualifications and certifications a school bus driver must obtain before getting behind the wheel. Don’t worry though, Rohrer Bus is here to help you through the process with the following commitment:
Above all, we make sure you are ready to drive before you get behind the wheel!
Be 21 years of age
Read, write, & communicate in English clearly
Pass a physical examination, drug screen, & tuberculosis test
Have a satisfactory 10-year driving record, FBI Background Clearance, PA State Criminal Record, & PA Child Abuse Clearance
Pass all required PA State Knowledge & Driving Tests (CDL, School Bus, Passenger Endorsement, Air Brake Endorsement)
Must be able to work weekdays from approximately 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM & 2:15 PM to 4:45 PM.
Bus Drivers average $21+ an hour and $110+/day. Van drivers average almost $17/hr and $80/day. By starting an Interested Driver Form, you can see the pay rates specific to the district closest to you!
There are always opportunities to earn extra money. Athletic and Activity trips, as well as special events and group charters are paid by the hour.
Overall, training will take about 35-40 hours. Some capable, motivated candidates could finish in less time.
17 hours of classroom training. (PA State Law) These are held at our offices during the week Monday-Friday.
10-20 hours of hands-on, in-bus training. We are a PennDOT certified training & testing facility. This means we can test you when you are ready. This training typically occurs between 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM on weekdays.
Interested in Driving for Us?
Let's Begin Our Journey Together
Thank you for your interest in driving for Rohrer Bus! This is the first step in your pre-employment process and shouldn't take any longer than five (5) minutes. We know that your time is valuable, so we put together some of the most important details of this job to help expedite our pre-employment process. Please take care to ensure the accuracy of information while completing the questions below. We appreciate your interest in our company!
