School Bus Driver- No Exp Needed- Full Training Provided

About the Role

Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training. This role offers reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day, with no nights or weekends required. Whether you're starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along, this is an opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Pay & Schedule

• $29.00 per hour (routed drivers)
• Guaranteed 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
• Paid training at $15 per hour
• Part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Direct deposit with weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Attendance bonus paid out in 4 installments throughout the school year based on attendance performance
• Sick accrual – eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask for details

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, 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 safety-first attitude

Training & Support

• Paid CDL training – We'll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license
• No experience required
• A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is the #1 priority

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:

• New to commercial driving – we provide CDL training
• 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, and school support staff
• Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades and mechanics

Location: Durham School Services, 15 Cannonball Trail, Bristol, IL 60512. No appointment needed – just walk in, and bring a friend!

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