School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided
Durham School Services · Wheeling, IL · 2 days ago
Manufacturing$30/hrPart-time
Walk-In Interview Information
- Days: Tuesdays and Fridays
- Times: 10am–12pm & 1pm–3pm
- Location: Septran, 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
- No appointment needed. No experience required. Bring a friend!
Pay & Schedule
- Pay: $30.00 per hour for routed drivers; paid training also at $30 per hour
- Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week, with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
- Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Seasonal employment option with summers off
- Direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
- Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)
Why Join Summit School Services?
- 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
- Supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
- Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask for details
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- Holiday pay and PTO accrual
- 401(k) retirement savings plan (plan details vary by location)
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including:
- New to commercial driving – we provide 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
- Minimum age: 21
- 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