Bus Drivers for the 2026-27 School Year

Effingham County Chamber; Effingham, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Effingham Community Unit School District #40 in Effingham, IL is seeking full-time bus drivers for 4-hour routes for the 2026-27 school year.

Qualified applicants must hold a Commercial Driver's License and IL School Bus Drivers Permit, pass the state background check, maintain a safe driving record, and demonstrate punctual, dependable service while relating to and supervising students along assigned routes.

Qualifications

• Qualified for Commercial Driver's License and IL School Bus Drivers Permit
• Pass Illinois State Police background check
• Safe Driving Record as per the IL State Board of Education
• Cautious, safe driver
• Can relate to and control bus students
• Knowledge of Effingham School District #40 road system
• Follows instructions well
• Punctual and dependable

Job description

EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

POSTING OF VACANCIES for the 2026-27 School Year
Full-Time (4-Hr Routes)

Deadline to Apply: September 25, 2026

Requirements:

• Qualified for Commercial Driver's License and IL School Bus Drivers Permit
• Pass Illinois State Police background check
• Safe Driving Record as per the IL State Board of Education
• Cautious, safe driver
• Can relate to and control bus students
• Knowledge of Effingham School District #40 road system
• Follows instructions well
• Punctual and dependable

Effingham Community Unit School District #40

Location

2803 S. Banker, PO Box 130,
Effingham, IL 62401

Job Type

Full-Time

P.O. Box 643 | 903 Keller Drive
Effingham, IL 62401