School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Durham School Services; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A transportation services company in Northbrook, IL, is seeking a School Bus Driver. No previous experience is required as training will be provided. The role involves ensuring safe transportation of students and assisting passengers when necessary. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement savings plan eligibility, and a flexible schedule with summers off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess valid state licenses and required certifications.
• Must pass physical/medical requirements and substance abuse screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation by operating a school bus.
• Maintain on-time performance and safety.
• Assist passengers during boarding and evacuation in emergencies.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Job description

Overview

School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Location: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Starting pay rate: $30.00/hour. Hiring immediately – no experience necessary – training provided. Walk-in interviews: Monday–Friday 9am–12pm and 1pm–4pm. Bring a friend.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation by operating a school bus or other vehicle on a fixed or changing route.
• Maintains on-time performance and safety; reports any incidents per company policy.
• Assists passengers as needed during boarding and evacuation in emergencies.
• Follows company policies on student and passenger management; completes required paperwork timely.
• Maintains professional appearance and cooperative attitude with staff, customers, and passengers.
• Operates vehicle equipment including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment safely.
• Other duties as assigned. Paratransit driver locations may have additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old (25 for Tennessee drivers per state law).
• Must possess or obtain valid state licenses and required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical/medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; safety-sensitive role with random screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Defensive driving required; maintain safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable driver requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Retirement savings plan eligibility
• Flexible schedule; no nights or weekends; summers off
• Career opportunities

Company: Septran School Services

Note: This role is with National Express/Septran; pay for routed drivers is $30/hour; paid training; Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) applies.

EEO: National Express LLC and its subsidiaries are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.