Bus Driver - 8.0 Hours/day (2 positions available)

Champaign Unit 4 School District; United States; In loco; USD 25.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking two full-time bus drivers to operate routes at 8.0 hours per day. Immediate availability and a commitment to student safety are required. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain a Class B CDL and a school bus driver permit.

The district provides comprehensive benefits and a $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in installments after 25, 50, and 100 days of licensed service. Experience as a school bus driver is strongly preferred and prior driving history will be

Competenze

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must hold or obtain a Class B CDL license and a school bus driver permit.
• Must have held a valid driver's license for past 3 years and have a good driving record.
• Must pass annual drug and alcohol screenings and physical exam.
• Must attend required school bus driver instruction courses.
• Possess good human relations and communication skills.
• Minimum of two years experience as a school bus driver (strongly preferred).

Mansioni

• Operate school bus routes safely and on time.
• Assist with pre/post trip inspections and routine maintenance as needed.
• Adhere to district policies and transportation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Maintain records of routes and daily activities.

Conoscenze

CDL Class B

School Bus Driver permit

Clean driving record

Two years school bus experience

Age 21+

Drug/alcohol screenings

Communication skills

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Bus Driver - 8.0 Hours/day (2 positions available) JobID: 2989

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 11/4/2026
• Location: O&M - Transportation
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must hold or be able to obtain a "Class B" CDL license and a schoolbusdriverpermit
• Must have held a validdriver's license for the past three consecutive years and have a gooddrivingrecord
• Must be able to pass the annually required drug and alcohol screenings and physical examination
• Must attend required course(s) of instruction for schoolbusdrivers
• Possess good human relations and communication skills
• Must have a minimum of two years experience as a schoolbusdriver(strongly preferred)

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.
• Bus Drivershired after September 12, 2023 are eligible for a $2,500 Sign-On Bonuspaid as follows:
  • $750 will be paid after the employeehas worked 25 days as a licensed Driver
  • $750 will be paid after Day 50 as a licensed Driver
  • $1,000 will be paid after Day 100 as a licensed Driver

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after November 6, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
• The candidate hired into this position is guaranteed a minimum of 8.0 hours per day. All work in excess of forty hours per week is paid at time and a half of the normal pay rate.
• Applicants who do not currently hold a VALID School Bus Driver permit should not apply for this position. Please apply for the Substitute School Bus Driver Trainee position instead (Job ID 14731).

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.