School Bus Driver

DS Bus Lines; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CDL training paid

No nights or weekends

Summers off

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Beacon Mobility in Skokie, IL is hiring part-time school bus drivers to transport students to and from school each day. No experience required; paid CDL training is provided and training pay starts at $17.05/hour for CLP holders during training.

Starting pay ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 per hour depending on experience and endorsements, with a sign-on bonus up to $3,000 for fully credentialed CDL drivers. Benefits include summers off and no nights or major holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to meet DOT and background screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Perform child checks after every route.
• Follow DOT and company safety requirements.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and staff.

Skills

Valid driver's license

DOT compliance

Background check

Safety-focused

Customer service

Job description

Alltown Bus Service Location: Skokie, IL Job Type: Part-Time Starting Pay: $25.00-35.00/hour with a CDL. $17.05/hour for Commercial Learner’s Permit holders during training. Sign-On Bonus: Up to $3,000 for fully credentialed CDL drivers* Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers Employer of Choice! Voted one of the Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026). Looking for a flexible part-time job that makes a difference? Join our team and help safely transport students to and from school each day. No experience is required. We provide paid CDL training and support you every step of the way.

Why Join Us?

• Starting pay of $25.00-35.00 per hour depending on experience and endorsements
• Paid CDL training.
• Training pay starts at $17.05/hour once CLP is earned
• No nights, weekends, or major holidays
• Summers off
• Monthly and quarterly attendance bonuses
• Vacation pay and seven paid holidays
• Supportive team environment

What You'll Do

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Perform child checks after every route
• Follow DOT and company safety requirements
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and staff

Qualifications

• At least 21 years old
• Valid driver's license
• Able to meet DOT and background screening requirements

A Great Fit For Retirees, stay-at-home parents, veterans, healthcare workers, customer service professionals, educators, hospitality employees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time work.

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.

Why Beacon Mobility

We are a family of transportation companies across 25 states, providing Mobility Without Limits. Our focus to show that every ride matters by helping people live, learn, and achieve every day.

Who we are Safe, reliable transportation for 100 Years Customized mobility solutions Serving students, patients, and 1,500+ communities Nearly 20,000 employees strong What we do best People First Safety Always School Bus & Special Education Paratransit Non‑Emergency Medical Alternative Student Transportation Why it matters Transportation creates opportunity Mobility builds independence Every Ride Matters