Part-Time School Bus Driver — Flexible Schedule, $2K Sign-On

First Student; Highland (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Training provided

Flexible part-time schedule

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) matching

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

First Student is hiring a Part Time School Bus Driver in Highland, IL. You will start mornings with student pickups and transport them home in the afternoons, with potential hours for field trips and events.

Training and licensing guidance are provided; applicants must reside in Illinois or hold a CDL Class B with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. The role offers a part-time, weekday schedule with split AM/PM routes and a guaranteed minimum.

Qualifications

• Must reside in Illinois or already possess a valid CDL Class B with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements to drive for this Illinois location.
• No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver; expert training and guidance are provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
• Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
• Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
• Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
• Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
• Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

Job description

First Student is hiring a Part Time School Bus Driver in Highland, IL. You will start mornings with student pickups and transport them home in the afternoons, with potential hours for field trips and events.

Training and licensing guidance are provided; applicants must reside in Illinois or hold a CDL Class B with School Bus and Passenger endorsements. The role offers a part-time, weekday schedule with split AM/PM routes and a guaranteed minimum.