School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

Durham School Services; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL training

Weekly/Daily pay (varies by location)

Direct deposit

Job summary

Summit School Services is actively hiring School Bus Drivers in Lake Villa, IL. CDL training is provided, with no nights or weekends and reliable split-hour schedules designed to fit your day.

Walk-in interviews welcome with guaranteed 20 hours per week and $30 per hour pay. Responsibilities include safely operating a school bus on local routes, transporting students to events, and performing pre/post-trip inspections.

Qualifications

• Safety mindset and adherence to safety policies.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential.
• Strong customer service mindset for students and families.

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 safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Safety-first attitude

Reliable attendance

Customer service

Following directions

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.

Walk-In Interviews

• Next Week: Tues, Wed, Thurs 8am-12pm
• Pay: $30 per hour
• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week/ 4hrs per day
• Location: Durham School Services 210 Park Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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 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

Pay for routed drivers is $30 per hour Paid Training at $30 per hour Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

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 or Washington).
• 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

At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, 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. 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.

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.