School Bus Driver

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At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day. Our family of brands includes Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II.

Now offering a $3,000-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
* for candidates with CDL B with P & S Endorsement!

• Belvidere, IL
• Skokie, IL
• Northbrook, IL
• Wheeling, IL
• Prairie View, IL
• Batavia, IL
• Schaumburg, IL
• Elk Grove, IL
• South Holland, IL
• Glen Ellyn, IL
• Villa Park, IL

$21 - $30/hour

Part-Time, Split Shift (AM/PM), Weekdays Only

• $21 - $30/hour pay after training, based on experience.
• Earn up to $2,000 bonus for referring drivers with CDL B with P & S endorsement.
• $3,000 sign‑on bonus for new drivers.
• Commercial Learners Permit Bonus: $750.00 if CLP presented within 7 days of completing virtual CLP class; $250.00 if within 14 days.
• Part‑time, flexible weekday schedule.
• Split shifts – mornings and afternoons.
• No nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Guaranteed minimum hours.
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), more).
• Seasonal/school‑year work with summers off.
• Supportive, safety‑first work environment.

• CDL School Bus Driver
• Student Transportation Driver
• School Route Driver
• Substitute Bus Driver
• AM/PM School Bus Operator
• Local CDL Driver – School Transportation
• Shuttle Driver
• Coach Driver
• Transit Bus Driver

• Safely transport students to and from school and events.
• Operate school buses on assigned local routes.
• Conduct pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain cleanliness and ensure safety of the vehicle.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, and school staff.
• Follow all state and local traffic laws and district policies.

• Valid CDL Class B (or higher) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements or willingness to obtain.
• At least 21 years old.
• Have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years.
• No degree and no high school diploma required.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward as a School Bus Driver with First Student. Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible hours, great pay, and unmatched support.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply. (conditions apply; see location for details; bonus offer expires 10/31/25; bonus and amount depend on license, endorsements, and time to complete training.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• School and Employee Bus Services

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