DURHAM SCHOOL SERVICES Employer Reviews

A typical day for me at work would be to go throw my route sheets checking for any changes.After checking the sheets, I walk the bus for a pre trip. Next I drive to my stops and watch that the student are entering the bus safely and orderly. And lastly we arrive to school on time, than after school its the same process.

My regional manager is a kind – more... person but, the management team is very unorganized compared to the other companies I've worked for. For examples, there are no route sheets for late activity students which means you have students just getting on your bus and you dont know where they live. This is the hardest part of the job because you have to drop the students off in different parts of the city. The most enjoyable part of the job is report card day, because you see alot of students excited about there grades and the gifts there going to receive from there parents. – less

It is what it is. Show up , do your job and go home. Dont get caught up in the drama. Do not expect things to change or get better.

The bus company for Murphy Bus Services. They has sold the company to Durham, which is a corporate company. In which, in corporate the had lay-offs and I (myself) was lay-off. I was really upset. I really enjoyed working there. The management and supervisors were great people to work with. The bus drivers there were also good people. We were a family – more... there. – less

Challenging you have a since of accomplishment at the end of the day. Customer service is very helpful

I get along with all of my coworkers and staff. I work with special need children.

It was a good place to work for me, because I like workimg with children and driving.

My day starts every morning at 5:30 am. The first thing I do is pre-trip my bus which takes about 10-15 minutes. Check tires, air brakes,emergency exits etc. Then my first stop is at 6:05, my 1st route takes about an hour, I receive about 50-55 children in 15 stops. They are due at school a 7:05. Then after about an 30 minute lay over I start my second – more... school, this route takes about an hour and 20 minutes. I'm usually done by 9:00: take a break and go home,Due back at 1:30 and take the children home. – less

everyday i would pick up my kids and take them to school. I would have about a four to five hours split in between and then i will pick them up and drop them off at home. I really loved this job and the kids. The hardest part of this job was being off in to summer and not having any income until school is back in.

They don't follow through with what they say. The pay isn't worth the hassle of the office staff but the kids make it worth while. You won't receive any unemployment and if you're lucky you're paychecks will be correct.

The management don't know what they are doing , They can not even tell me if the school is open or closed and then they will lie to cover there backs , when run don't go out
I don't know how they stay in business with the way they run things

I trained and got my CDL through Durham. I love interacting with the kids that I pick up. The other drivers and monitors are great people.

Really Starting at $11.00 per hour for an experienced driver? They are way out of line for starting pay.

Orientation must be paid for in this state, they lie to get around law. What else are they doing that is illegal?

Seriously Know your rights before working here...

my job was to ride the bus everyday with special need children and make sure they get home and school safely. Co workers were great to work with. the hardest part to wake up at 4 am every morning. the best part would be enjoying the children company.

This company is just getting started here in MInnesota. The motto is patience and flexibility. you need both to be successful here.

I transported students to and from school, to after school activities and field trips. The company was good to work for, and liked interacting with the students and staff and parents.

I work at The Colony yard, and I rather enjoy it. The local supervisor is firm but fair which often gets construed as being mean.

That said, you're working for a large company with a corporate management that runs from being overly involved to barely involved. The former safety bonus has been resurrected and will reinstated beginning with the 2013-2014 – more... school year.

The health benefits are atrocious and there is no employer contribution. The vision (VSP) and dental (Met) are decent and relatively inexpensive.

And aside from your scheduled route, you're free to work as much or as little as you want. – less

I start at 630am mon-fri pretrip my bus run a route to various schools for drop off usually finish about 830am in which i perform a child check to ensure of no sleeping children return in afternoon
I have become a safer driver I can talk to kids of all ages
My management team is great they have great trainers The company is all about safety We have – more... monthly safety meetings and watch training videos
My coworkers are amazing I drive my route out of Wacott there are 10 drivers out there we always work as ateam out in the country to bring kids safely to school
Ive had the same kids for 3 yrs its great to watch them grow each year
Parent of 3 myself – less

Worked for 5 years in Corporation office. No official review no raise. No appreciatition for your hardwork. All is about who you know at this company. Lots of favorism and unfair ... poor culture, horrible management, no training no future unless you know someone!!

This company has gone down hill in the last few years , they will trip over a dollar to save a penny

Durham was a great job greeting kids with a smile and making sure they get to school to become the future of our country.