School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Durham School Services; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Sign-on bonuses

Paid CDL training

Flexible part‑time schedule

Weekly pay options

Job summary

Summit School Services in Aurora, IL is hiring School Bus Drivers with CDL training provided. The role offers flexible part‑time shifts, no nights or weekends, and a starting pay of $29.00 per hour with guaranteed hours. CDL training is paid, and employees may receive bonuses and access to benefits.

Walk‑in interviews are available with no experience required. Join a family‑oriented team that values safety, reliability, and community impact while transporting students on local routes.

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).
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use).
• Reliable attendance and safety‑first attitude.

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.

Skills

CDL training provided

Safety-first attitude

Reliable attendance

Customer service

Clean driving record

Job description

School Bus Driver – CDL Training Provided

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

Walk-In Interviews

• Next Week: Mon‑Fri 8am‑3pm
• Pay: $29.00 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week
• Location: Durham School Services, 1019 Jericho Road, Aurora, IL 60506

No appointment needed. No experience required. Just walk in — and bring a friend!

Why Join Summit School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay where available
• Paid CDL training – 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, and 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

Pay, Training, and Benefits

• Pay: $29.00 per hour
• Paid CDL training at $14.00 per hour
• Bonuses: $2,000 paid in 4 installments
• Access to medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans (plan details vary by location)
• Employees eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)
• Other benefits may include holiday pay, PTO accrual, and basic life insurance coverage

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 promoting the protection and safeguarding of 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.

At Summit School Services 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.