School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided (Taylorville, IL)
School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
Immediate Hiring
Durham School Services is now recruiting School Bus Drivers in Taylorville, IL. Positions offer paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference every day.
About the Role
We are looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home. Durham School Services provides a trusted, safety-focused transportation service where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.
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, 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
Qualifications
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
- 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!
Company Information
Durham School Services is a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider. 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.
Contact Information
For more information about this position, please visit our website or contact us at [Contact Information].