School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

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

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training provided

Flexible part-time schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Guaranteed minimum hours

Job summary

Durham School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers in Carol Stream, IL, offering competitive pay at $29 per hour and hiring bonuses up to $4,000 for credentialed drivers. This role provides CDL training, ensuring new drivers gain necessary skills without previous experience. The position guarantees a part-time schedule with split hours, ensuring a work-life balance. Candidates must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license. Benefits include medical coverage and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have held it for at least 3 years.
• Must be 21 years or older, able to pass DOT drug screen and background check.
• No CDL required to start, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on local routes.
• Transport students to school, sports, and events.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after trips.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the bus.

Skills

Safe operation of a school bus

Clean driving record

Customer service skills

Attention to safety regulations

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 and offering CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split‑hour schedules that work around your day.

Walk‑In Interviews

• Next week: Monday‑Friday 9 am‑1 pm
• Pay: $29.00 per hour
• Hiring bonus: $1,000 for non‑CDL drivers, $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers
• Guaranteed hours: 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day
• Location: Septran, 26 W 115 St, Charles Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188

Why Join Summit School Services?

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training – we’ll support you getting a CDL permit and pay you to complete the remainder of the training
• 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 for details
• Supportive, family‑oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority

Company: Septran.

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

Pay, Bonuses & Benefits

Pay for routed drivers is $29 per hour.

Bonus structure: $1,000 hiring bonus for non‑CDL or any endorsements, $4,000 bonus for drivers with CDL and Passenger & School Bus endorsements.

Sick accrual: employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, optional retirement savings plan, and eligibility for sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses where available.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL required 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); must be able to verify any recent DOT‑regulated driving role employment per DOT guidelines
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance and safety‑first attitude

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. We are a zero‑tolerance organization for misconduct incompatible with our values, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse, and discrimination. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications, and are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.