School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Taylorville, IL. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.
Job Requirements
- Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour
- Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers and $1,500 for non‑credentialed drivers
- Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day
- Location: Durham School Services, 407 S. Baughman Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568
Walk‑In Interviews
- Today: 9am‑12pm
- Next Week: Monday‑Friday 9am‑12pm
Why Join Durham School Services?
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
- Paid CDL training – we’ll help you get your permit and pay you to train
- 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?
- New to commercial driving – we provide paid 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
- 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
Company Information
At Durham 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.
Company name: Durham School Services
Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) eligibility applies. Contact us for additional benefit details.