School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided (Taylorville, IL)

Durham School Services; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Flexible part-time schedule

Paid CDL training

Access to medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

A transportation service company in Decatur, IL, is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers. The role includes safely operating school buses, transporting students, and performing vehicle inspections. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years old, and pass safety checks. Benefits include flexible hours, paid CDL training, and hiring bonuses. No nights or weekends required, making it a unique opportunity for those seeking a meaningful job.

Qualifications

• 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

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Reliable attendance

Safety-first attitude

Job description

Overview

Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Taylorville, IL. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day. Walk-in interviews available.

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

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

Benefits & Pay (typical)

• Pay: $24.00-$26.00/hr
• Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers and $1,500 non-credentialed drivers
• Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day
• Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your permit + pay you to train
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location)
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses – details vary by location

About Durham School Services

Safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of our work. We transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while offering flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits.