School Bus Driver

First Student; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers in Rockford, IL. This role involves safely transporting students and offers flexible hours with no nights or weekends. No prior experience is necessary, as training is provided, along with competitive pay and bonuses.

Benefits

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

$500 Referral Bonus

$200 Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus

Paid CDL training

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401K Retirement Savings Plans

Weekly pay

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license for at least 3 years required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school.
• Complete a split shift with morning and afternoon routes.

Skills

Working with students

Safety awareness

Job description

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Rockford, 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:

• $21.00/HR-$28.00/HR starting wage; depending on experience
• $3,000 Sign-on Bonus
• $500 Referral Bonus*
• $200 Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus*
• 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

Candidate preferences for our bus driver roles include:

• No college degree or high school diploma required
• Military experience
• Returning to the workforce or seeking a second job
• Retirees
• Individuals looking to start a new career

You might be a good fit if you:

• Are seeking part-time work
• 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. Conditions apply; see locations for details. Must obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 15 days of accepting the job offer. Bonus offer expires 07/31/25.

In Washington, all driving positions are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. First is committed to a drug-free workplace and fair chance hiring laws.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit, Government

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