School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now’s the time. Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers with CDL training provided, no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along, this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Pay

• $24.00–$26.00 per hour for routed drivers
• Paid training at $15 per hour
• Hiring bonus: $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers, $1,500 for non-credentialed drivers

Schedule

• Guaranteed 4 hours per day / 20 hours per week
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
• Paid CDL training (initial permit and full license)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) eligibility
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (varies by location)

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 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: Monday–Friday, 9am–12pm at Durham School Services, 407 S. Baughman Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568. No appointment needed. Bring a friend!