Part-Time School Bus Driver: Flexible Schedule & $2k Sign-On

First Student, Inc.; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Hourly pay

Training provided

Insurance (medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) retirement plan with company  |

Part-time, flexible schedule

Guaranteed minimum hours

Career advancement opportunities

EAP

Job summary

First Student, Inc. is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers in Glen Ellyn and Carol Stream, IL. Earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus and drive with a company that trains you to become a safe, professional bus operator.

Typical duties include safe student transport, assisting with boarding, and maintaining bus safety. A valid driver’s license for 3+ years and English proficiency are required; part-time shifts offer flexible hours with training provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Part-time schedule with day hours; no nights, weekends, or summers.
• DOT drug testing applies; safety-sensitive role.
• English proficiency required for role communications.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding/unloading; assist with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus and conduct pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about delays or behavior.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service in daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Tools

CDL training

Job description

First Student, Inc. is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers in Glen Ellyn and Carol Stream, IL. Earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus and drive with a company that trains you to become a safe, professional bus operator.

Typical duties include safe student transport, assisting with boarding, and maintaining bus safety. A valid driver’s license for 3+ years and English proficiency are required; part-time shifts offer flexible hours with training provided.