Part Time School Bus Driver

Nilesschools; Skokie (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team dedicated to the safe transportation of students! As a School Bus Driver, you'll enjoy a competitive starting wage of $24.00 to $28.00 per hour, with paid CDL training and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. This role offers flexible hours, with a guarantee of at least 4 hours daily, and the chance to earn more through charter routes. Enjoy paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a child ride-along program. No experience is necessary—training is provided! Become part of a family that values safety and innovation in the transportation industry.

Benefits

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

$500 Referral Bonus

Paid CDL Training

Daily Hours Guarantee

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Child Ride Along Program

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Education

Valid Driver's License for at least 3 years

Job description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

Now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Skokie, IL -- $24.00 to $28.00/ HR Starting Wage, Depending on experience Paid CDL Training & $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

No experience necessary! We train!

6001 Oakton St. Skokie IL 60077

Questions? 847-637-0786

Why join as a School Bus Driver? For many reasons:

• $24.00 to $28.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $5,000 Sign-on Bonus*
• $500 Referral Bonus*
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Paid CDL training
• Daily hours guarantee starting at 4 hours with the opportunity for more!
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available – charter route opportunities!
• Child ride along program
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits plus 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• No nights or weekends

About the Position:

• Join our team of professional drivers dedicated to getting students to and from school safely.
• Drivers enjoy the support of our industry leading technology to guide them through their daily routes.
• Prioritize vehicle maintenance by conducting pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Provide support to students by assisting with boarding and exiting the bus.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal communication skills.
• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical.
• Subject to DOT drug testing. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus expires 6/30/2025.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law.