School Bus Driver

Overview

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training. Immediately hiring in MT Vernon, IL. Flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and an opportunity to make a difference every day.

Durham School Services is hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in MT Vernon, IL 62824. This is a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work helps students, families, and the community.

Pay and incentives:
Pay: $22.66 per hour
. Hiring Bonus: $1,500 for non-CDL Drivers and $3,000 for Fully Credentialed Drivers. Walk-In Interviews are available.

Walk-In Interviews:
Today:
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm;
Next Week:
Monday-Friday 9am-12pm. Bring a friend—apply together, interview on the spot, and start your school bus driver career today.

Why Join Durham School Services? A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority and access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) (plan details vary by location). Some locations offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses; ask for details.

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver? We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We provide paid CDL training for those new to commercial driving; we also hire experienced drivers and veterans. This role suits parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work.

• 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
• 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 (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, employment must be verifiable 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
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; safety-sensitive role with random screening per policy

Additional note:
National Express has policies on conduct and equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications, without regard to protected characteristics.

Primary

Location:

Mt. Vernon, IL

Work Locations:
Mt. Vernon, IL 2201 Brownsville C/O DURHAM 6102 Mount Vernon 62864

Job:
Driver US Bus

Organization:
United States Bus

Schedule:

Part-time

Shift: Day Job

Employee Status:
Regular

Travel:
No

Job Posting:
Aug 25, 2025, 6:36:22 AM