Bus Driver

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour (DOE)
• Complimentary membership to the Fitness Center and Coral Cove Water Park; two Coyote Crossing Mini Golf Passes; recognition awards; social activities.

• Part‑time; employees do not work more than 1,000 hours per calendar year.
• Weekdays and occasional weekends.
• Daytime and evening hours.

A Bus Driver is needed for the Park District's 39‑passenger bus, primarily for senior day trips, occasional summer camp field trips and special event shuttling. The role has varying hours; mainly weekdays with minimal weekend shifts. The senior program averages two trips per week year‑round, but the driver will be scheduled on a substitute basis only. Applicants must be a safe and conscientious driver, good with directions, experienced with driving a large bus, familiar with the greater Chicago/suburban area, comfortable driving in downtown Chicago and out of state, have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and have a flexible schedule with availability during daytime year‑round.

• Previous bus driving experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement.
• Clean driving record.
• Must successfully pass a DOT pre‑employment physical & drug/alcohol screening (at Park District's expense).
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Minimum age 21.