School Bus Driver in Training - No exp needed (Harvard, IL)

About the Role

Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Harvard, IL 60033. This is your chance to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.

Pay & Bonus

• Pay: $24 per hour for routed drivers
• Paid Training: $24 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $2,000 for non-CDL drivers and $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers, paid in increments over the school year
• Guaranteed Hours: 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week
• Weekly direct deposit
• Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

Why Join Durham School Services?

• 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 – 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?

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:

• 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 & 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

Location & Walk-In Interviews

Durham School Services
343 South Division St, #8
Harvard, IL 60033

Walk-In Interviews: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11am
Next Week: Monday-Thursday 9:30am-11am

Bring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!

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