School Bus Driver

Position: School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided
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School Bus Driver - Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Carol Stream, IL Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Septran School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Carol Stream, IL 60188 This is your chance to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.

• Pay: 29.00 per hour

• Hiring Bonus: $1,000 hiring bonus for Non-CDL drivers and $4,000 for Fully Credentialed Drivers

• Guaranteed Hours: 4 hours per day/20 hours per week

• Location: Septran School Services 26 W 115 St Charles Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188

Walk-In Interviews:

• Today:
  Monday-Friday 9am-11am & 1pm-2pm
• Next Week:
  Monday-Friday 9am-11am & 1pm-2pm

Bring a friend-apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!

Why Join Summit School Services?

• 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! A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:

• 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

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

At Summit School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. 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.

Company name is :
Summit School Services

Pay for routed drivers is $29 per hour Paid Training is at $16.56 per hour Bonuses:
Hiring Bonus of $1,000 w/no CDL or any endorsements. $4,000 if they do have a CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements Sick accrual:
Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

Qualifications

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice…