Bus Driver

Bus Driver - 6.0 Hours/day; 3 positions available

Location:

Champaign, IL

Job Type: Full-time

Hours:

6.0 hours per day with potential for 40+ hours a week at time and a half.

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a "Class B" CDL license and a school bus driver permit.
• Must have held a valid driver's license for the past three consecutive years and have a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass annually required drug and alcohol screenings and physical examination.
• Must attend required course(s) of instruction for school bus drivers.
• Good Human Relations & Communication Skills.

• The hourly wage is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals.
• Employees receive 100% contributions to IMRF, 83% of employee-only health insurance and 100% of term life insurance paid by the Board. Minimal cost for vision insurance. Dental available at competitive rates.
• Opportunities for additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.
• Bus Drivers hired after September 12, 2023 are eligible for a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus paid as follows:
  • $750 after 25 days as a licensed driver.
  • $750 after Day 50 as a licensed driver.
  • $1,000 after Day 100 as a licensed driver.

This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; interviews may be conducted after February 3, 2026. Submit your materials ASAP for consideration.

• The candidate will be guaranteed a minimum of 6.0 hours per day. Additional work is available, making it relatively easy to clock 40+ hours per week. All work in excess of 40 hours per week is paid at time and a half.
• Applicants must already hold a VALID School Bus Driver permit. If not, do not apply; apply for the Substitute School Bus Driver Trainee position (Job ).

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance

Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, including twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign offers city-like amenities at a lower cost of living and commute times. The University of Illinois provides Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment.

Champaign features a thriving downtown, campus town, shopping centers, award-winning restaurants, and summer festivals.

If you want to learn more about this position or other careers in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, contact Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, at whitehna.