School Bus Driver - Up to $3,000 Hiring Bonus**

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Illinois; On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly pay

Paid training

Flexible schedule

No nights or weekends

401(K) plan

Attendance bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

North America Central is hiring polite, dependable School Bus Drivers in Illinois to safely transport students to and from school. No CDL or prior experience required—paid training is provided and support is ongoing.

You’ll greet riders, navigate routes safely, and contribute to the community. You’ll enjoy a weekly pay schedule, a sign-on bonus up to $3,000, flexible hours with no nights or weekends, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old.
• Valid driver’s license (minimum 3 years).
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Greet riders with a smile.
• Safely navigate your route while ensuring students arrive on time.
• Make a real impact in your community- one ride at a time.

Job description

The Bus Is Here! And in the future, not too far from now, you could be behind the wheel, safely driving our students to and from school. If you’re caring, dependable, and ready for a fulfilling role, we WANT you on the Illinois Central team!

No experience? No CDL? No worries! We provide paid training and ongoing support for the heroes of our community— our School Bus Drivers.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE DRIVING WITH US

• $21.00-$28.00/hr. depending on experience
• Weekly pay + paid training
• Up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus
• Flexible schedule- No nights or weekends!
• Minimum 4 hours daily during the school year (typically 20hrs per week)
• Optional year-round opportunities (summer school, trips, charters)
• Dependent child ride along program. Save on daycare and bring your child with you (ages 2 and up*)
• 401(K) plan with company match*
• Weekly perfect attendance bonus pay
• Paid holidays!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Greet riders with a smile
• Safely navigate your route while ensuring students arrive on time
• Make a real impact in your community- one ride at a time

REQUIREMENTS

• 21+ years old
• Valid driver’s license (minimum 3 years)
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and physical

If you’re looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

SEE WHAT DRIVES US.

Watch this short video to learn what motivates our team and fuels the work we do every day.

https://youtu.be/wHln7SgQoAI

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