School Bus Driver

Experience Champaign Urbana; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Shift bonuses for CLP completion

Job summary

A leading school transportation company is hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Rantoul, IL. In this role, you will be responsible for safely transporting students during split shifts. No experience is needed, as comprehensive training will be provided. The position offers a starting wage of $22-$24 per hour, and benefits include paid CDL training, medical coverage, and a 401K plan. Ideal candidates enjoy working with students and are flexible with their schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• No college degree or high school diploma required.
• Military experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Work split shifts with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Provide additional hours for charter routes when available.

Skills

Driver's license for at least 3 years

Enjoy working with students

Flexibility with schedules

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 Part Time School Bus Drivers for Rantoul, IL

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Driver you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a bus driver is required! We're proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

• A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between
• A guaranteed shift of hours per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to
• Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available

School Bus Driver benefits:

• $22-$24/HR starting wage; depending on experience

• Commercial Learners Permit Bonus**

• $750.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 7 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.
• $250.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 14 days of completing the Virtual CLP class
• No experience necessary! We train!
• Paid CDL training
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits plus 401K Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA)
• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays
• Additional hours available - charter route opportunities!
• No nights or weekends

For our bus Driver roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree or high school diploma
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job
• Are retirees
• Are looking to jump start a new career

You might be a good fit if you:

• Are looking for a part-time schedule
• Enjoy working with students
• Are at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

**Conditions apply. Please see locations for details. Offer expires 8/31/2025

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. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.