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School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

Durham School Services · Lake Villa, IL · 2 mo ago
Management$30/hrPart-time

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

  • $30 per hour
  • Paid CDL training at $30 per hour
  • Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)

Schedule

  • Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays
  • Seasonal employment option with summers off

Benefits

  • Direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
  • 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
  • Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligible locations — 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

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

About the Role

At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits.

Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. 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, school support staff
  • Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades, and mechanics

Walk-in interviews next week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8am–12pm. No appointment needed. No experience required — just walk in and bring a friend!

Location: Durham School Services, 210 Park Avenue, Lake Villa, IL 60046

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