School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Durham School Services; Beach Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Flexible part-time schedule

Access to medical, dental benefits

Job summary

Durham School Services is seeking a School Bus Driver in Beach Park, Illinois. The role offers paid CDL training and a flexible part-time schedule with guaranteed hours. Responsibilities include safely operating a bus for student transport and performing vehicle inspections. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, along with a supportive work environment. This position ensures a balanced work-life with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Minimum age: 21 years.

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.

Skills

Customer service skills

Reliability

Safety-first attitude

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

School Bus Driver – CDL Training Provided

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!

Pay & Hours

• Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hrs per week / 4 hrs per day
• Location: Durham School Services 38550 N. Lewis Ave #B Beach Park, IL 60099.

Reason to 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?

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

• 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 & Requirements

• 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

Benefits

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. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA). Pay for routed drivers is $30 per hour. Salaries vary by site and location.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO)

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. We are committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. 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.

Additional Statement

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. The pay range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer / contractual terms and positions.