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. This role offers flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Pay

• Starting 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

• Part-time with guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
• Split shifts (morning and afternoon)
• No nights, weekends, or holidays
• Seasonal employment option with summers off

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (plan details vary by location)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 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

Qualifications

Durham School Services welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including:

• Those new to commercial driving (paid 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 available today and next week: Mondays–Fridays, 9 AM–12 PM at Durham School Services, 407 S. Baughman Rd., Taylorville, IL 62568.