School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided (Taylorville, IL)

Durham School Services is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Taylorville, IL. Join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider and make a difference for students, families, and the community.

Pay

• Pay range: $24.00–$26.00 per hour for routed drivers
• Paid CDL training at $15 per hour
• Hiring bonus: $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers, $1,500 for non-credentialed drivers
• Guaranteed 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan (plan details vary by location)
• Eligibility for sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (varies by location)
• Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) eligibility

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

Durham School Services offers a supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is the top priority. Ideal candidates include those new to commercial driving (paid CDL training provided), experienced drivers, veterans, retirees, parents, and individuals seeking part-time or split-shift work.

Walk-in interviews are available today and next week (Mondays–Fridays) from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Durham School Services, 407 S. Baughman Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568.