School Bus Driver –CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL)

About the Role

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers with CDL training provided. Enjoy a reliable split-hour schedule with no nights, weekends, or holidays, and support students in your community while earning steady pay close to home.

Pay

• $26.00 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers and $1,000 for non-CDL Drivers
• Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay options in some locations
• Paid CDL training (initial permit and full license training)
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan (plan details vary by location)
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligibility varies by location)
• Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) eligibility
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual

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, employment must be verifiable per DOT guidelines
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:

• New to commercial driving (CDL training provided)
• Experienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)
• Veterans and 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, and mechanics

Walk-In Interviews

Next Week: Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM

Location: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090