School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

Durham School Services; Carpentersville (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Flexible schedule

Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Durham School Services in Carpentersville, IL, is hiring School Bus Drivers with a pay rate of $28.00 per hour and offering paid CDL training. This role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a strong safety-first attitude. Work a flexible part-time schedule without nights or weekends, contributing to the transportation of students in your community. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, and 401(k) plans. Walk-in interviews available next week.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee).
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Safety-first attitude

Reliable attendance

Job description

Overview

School Bus Driver – CDL Training Provided. Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training, with no nights or weekends and reliable split-hour schedules that fit 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.

Walk-In Interviews: no appointment needed — interviews on the spot. Bring a friend to apply together.

Walk-In Interviews

Next Week: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-2pm

Location: Durham School Services, 2603 Bunker Hill Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102

Pay: $28.00 per hour. Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week.

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
• 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 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

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

Pay for routed drivers is $28.00 per hour. Training paid at $19.50 per hour. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

About Summit School Services and EEO

At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits.

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.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees can enroll in a retirement savings plan. Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. The pay rate range and most terms and conditions of employment vary between sites, geographic markets, customer/contractual terms, and positions.