School Bus Driver in Training

School Bus Driver in Training – No Exp Needed

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

• Pay: $24 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $2,000 for non‑CDL drivers and $4,000 for fully credentialed drivers
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  4 hours per day / 20 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Durham School Services, 343 South Division St, #8, Harvard, IL 60033

• Today:
  Monday–Thursday 9:30 am–11:00 am
• Next Week:
  Monday–Thursday 9:30 am–11:00 am

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Paid CDL training – we’ll help you get your permit and 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); eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses
• Supportive, family‑oriented workplace where safety is our #1 priority

• 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

• 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

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (CDL not required 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); DOT‑regulated driving role in the past 3 years must be verified if applicable
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and a retirement savings plan.

All employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Durham School Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and a participant in the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).