Some employers will hire you without a license, train you, and pay you while you learn.

Pasco · minimum age 18

“You are not paid for the six weeks of initial training.”

Paid while training: NO for the 240-hour pre-CDL course; YES once dispatched to an employer

Tacoma · minimum age 21 plus 5 years licensed

“No experience is necessary to become a school bus charter driver! Hourly Rate: $33.60 per hour / Training Hourly Rate: $17.13 per hour / Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided!”

Paid while training: yes ($17.13/hr at the Tacoma yard; varies by yard)

Seattle · minimum age [UNVERIFIED]

“We are seeking Certified School Bus drivers for Seattle Public School routes and charter trips and if you're not yet certified we'll pay for your certification and training.”

Paid while training: yes - pays for certification and training (no separate training rate published)

Vancouver · minimum age [UNVERIFIED]

“Paid CDL classroom training at $20 per hour / Paid behind the wheel training at $20 per hour / Reimbursement of fees to obtain CDL license (after 90 day probationary period)”

Paid while training: yes ($20/hr classroom AND behind-the-wheel, paid up to 40 hours; CDL fee reimbursement after 90 days)

Federal Way · minimum age 21 plus 5 years driving

“NEW TO BUS DRIVING? Get paid to get your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - the hourly rate for paid training is $22/HR”

Paid while training: yes ($22/hr paid CDL training, plus $250 after the CDL test and $250 after 45 workdays)

Redmond · minimum age 25

“Qualifications: 25 years of age or older; Valid Washington State driver's license with a minimum of 5 years' experience; Valid Commercial Driver's License Permit before training”

Paid while training: yes ('Paid Training' listed as a benefit; rate not published)

Bothell · minimum age 25

“Northshore School District is currently hiring substitute and regular bus drivers. Hourly rates start at $36.22 with paid training! Learn how to drive a bus and prepare to obtain your CDL. Drivers must be 25 years of age”

Paid while training: yes (rate not published)

Puyallup · minimum age 21 plus 5 years driving

“Be at least 21 years of age with at least 5 years driving experience ... CDL classroom work and behind the wheel training provided (Upon Hire)”

Paid while training: [UNVERIFIED] - training is 'provided', paid status not stated

Richland

“BFT will pay the full cost of the CDL required for the position of Coach Operator once per contract. This is payable upon receipt.”

Paid while training: yes (Training Wage $25.10/hr eff. 2026-06-01)

Everett · minimum age 21

“No bus driving experience or Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required to apply.”

Paid while training: yes ($32.05/hr)

Everett · minimum age 21

“If you don't have a Commercial Driver License (CDL), that's okay! Everett Transit provides CDL training!”

Paid while training: yes (paid 30-day training; rate not published)

Olympia

“No CDL? No problem! You do not need a Commercial Driver License (CDL) or endorsements to apply. All newly hired Coach Operators complete 11 weeks of paid training.”

Paid while training: yes (11 weeks paid training)

Seattle · minimum age 21

“No experience or Commercial Driver License (CDL) required to start and get paid while you earn your CDL ($23.32/hr training rate).”

Paid while training: yes ($23.32/hr training rate)

Bremerton · minimum age 18

“No experience required and paid training provided. ... Minimum Qualifications & Entry Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire”

Paid while training: yes (rate not published)

Lakewood · minimum age 21

“Must obtain a Commercial License Permit with passenger endorsement prior to receiving final job offer.”

Paid while training: yes (Transit Operator Trainee $31.75/hr)

Spokane

“You do not need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or professional transit experience to be hired as a coach operator. We teach operators everything they need to know during training.”

Paid while training: yes ($25.41/hr, first 10 weeks)

Auburn

“Oak Harbor Freight Lines offers an internal training program at no cost to current employees who have worked for Oak Harbor for 6 months or more. Get paid while in training for your future!”

Paid while training: yes

Cheney · minimum age 21

“If you're a new CDL graduate, begin your flatbed truck driving career with an industry leader. At System Transport you will be paid for completing your in-depth training program following your orientation.”

Paid while training: yes