School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training
About the Role
Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Taylorville, IL. This is an opportunity to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider 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
- 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.
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!
Pay
Pay range for routed drivers is $24.00-$26.00 per hour.
Hiring Bonus
4,000 Hiring bonus for Fully Credentialed Drivers.
Company Name
Company name is: Durham School Services.
Pay Range
Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).