School Bus Driver

DS Bus Lines; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in providing safe and reliable transportation for school children in a vibrant city. This role involves driving a school bus, ensuring the safety of young passengers, and maintaining a clean vehicle. With a competitive starting wage and generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and attendance incentives, this opportunity is perfect for those who enjoy working with children and value safety. Be part of a company that prioritizes excellent service and community engagement while enjoying a fulfilling career in transportation.

Benefits

Starting wage of $25.00/hour

Monthly and quarterly attendance bonus

Vacation Pay

Seven Paid Holidays

CDL and permit training

Qualifications

• Must possess a CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.
• Clean driving record and at least 21 years of age required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school while obeying traffic laws.
• Perform inspections and maintain the bus in good condition.
• Interact professionally with clients and manage schedules.

Skills

Safe driving

Traffic law compliance

Client interaction

Vehicle maintenance

Education

CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

Clean driving record

Tools

Navigation applications

Job description

*New increased starting rate of $25.00/hour*

Offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates that have a CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.

Provide safe and dependable transportation for school children on a daily basis. We provide CDL and permit training if needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Transporting children and other passengers to and from school
2. Obey all traffic laws
3. Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
4. Ensure the safety of all students
5. Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
6. Attend safety meetings as required
7. Have a clean driving record
8. Must be 21 years or older

Benefits Include:

• Starting wages in Chicago $25.00 an hour
• Monthly and quarterly attendance bonus
• Vacation Pay
• Seven Paid Holidays

Responsibility Profile:

1. Transport clients to and from destinations.
2. Arrive at destinations on schedule.
3. Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.
4. Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
5. Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
6. Always interact with clients professionally.
7. Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
8. Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
9. Keep mileage records and repair records up to date.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Alltown Bus Service and DHT Transportation have been providing school transportation and specialized coach and charter services in Detroit and throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 27 years. Alltown operates a fleet of over 600 buses across six locations, three of which are located on Chicago’s north, west, and south sides.

The size and presence of Alltown and DHT in Detroit and across metro Chicago allows us to provide personal attention to our customers’ individual needs; our motto is “Service Is All We Have to Sell” and we take great pride in having earned the reputation of providing excellent customer service to all of our passengers and customers.