School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Durham School Services

Morton Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 41,328

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan eligibility

Career opportunities with flexible schedules

No nights or weekends

Job summary

A school transportation provider is seeking a School Bus Driver in Morton Grove, IL. This part-time role requires no prior experience as training will be provided. The driver will ensure students arrive safely to school and must meet specific age, licensing, and safety requirements. This position offers a starting pay rate of $30.00 per hour, along with various benefits including medical and retirement savings plan eligibility.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess or obtain all valid applicable state licenses.
Must pass substance abuse screening.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and reliable transportation.
Reports to duty on time and maintains safety standards.
Assists passengers during emergencies.

Skills

Safety-focused driving

Good communication

Customer service

Job description

Overview

School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided

Location: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Walk-in interviews: Monday–Friday 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm. BRING A FRIEND. Starting pay rate: $30.00 per hour. Job type: Part-time. This role involves getting students to school safely and on time, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional conduct.

Company name: Septran School Services. Pay for routed drivers is $30/hour. Paid training for routed drivers is $30 per hour. Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

All interested applicants for a Driver position begin as a Driver in Training, with training to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and related endorsements where available. Upon successful completion of the training, the individual is placed in a Professional Driver role.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and reliable transportation by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
Exhibits high ethical standards and integrity; reports suspicious or inappropriate behavior to supervision.
Reports to duty on time and maintains on-time routing in a safe manner.
Physically assists passengers in evacuation during emergencies.
Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
Informs appropriate personnel of problems or procedures.
Presents a neat and professional appearance at all times.
Completes required paperwork (e.g., route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits promptly.
Maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues, supervisors, customers, and passengers to promote goodwill.
Safely uses vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
Other duties as assigned; additional responsibilities for Paratransit Drivers may apply per location.

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee, at least 25 as per state law.
Must possess or obtain all valid applicable state licenses and required certifications to operate company vehicles.
Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; safety-sensitive position with random screening.
Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
Must practice defensive driving and maintain safe driving and work habits.
Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to safeguarding children and passengers. It is an equal opportunity employer.

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