School Bus Driver –CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Durham School Services; Roselle (IL); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Flexible schedules

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking School Bus Drivers in Roselle, Illinois, offering competitive pay of $26.00 per hour and CDL training.

This position provides flexible part-time schedules with guaranteed hours, ensuring a work-life balance with no nights or weekends required. Additionally, a hiring bonus of up to $2,500 is available for fully credentialed drivers.

The role includes operating the bus safely, transporting students, and maintaining vehicle safety standards, making it a rewarding opportunity in the community.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum age of 21 (25 in Tennessee).
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned routes.
• Transport students to and from school and events.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.

Skills

Customer service experience

Safety-first attitude

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Requirements

Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now’s the time. Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split‑hour schedules that work around your day.

Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along — this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Bring a friend — apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!

Walk-In Interviews

• Next Week: Mon‑Fri 9am‑5pm

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers and $1,000 for non‑CDL Drivers

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week

Location for interviews: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090

Why Join Summit School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license!
• Flexible part‑time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work‑life balance
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)
• Eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask us for details!
• A supportive, family‑oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

• New to commercial driving – we provide CDL training
• Experienced drivers (CDL‑A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans & military service members
• Parents, retirees, and those seeking part‑time or split‑shift work
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanics

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes
• Transport students to and from school, sports, and events
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe bus environment
• Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff
• Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL needed to start)
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years (5 years if applying in Tennessee)
• Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee). If you’ve held a DOT‑regulated driving role in the past 3 years, we must be able to verify that employment per DOT guidelines.
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude

Equal Opportunity Statement

Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to protecting and safeguarding all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.

The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.