School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

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

Durham School Services is now hiring part‑time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Plainfield, IL. Join a trusted, safety‑focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.

• Pay: $24.00–$29.00 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: up to $3,500
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  20 hours/week
• Location:
  
  22544 West 143rd Street, Plainfield, IL 60544
• 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) (plan details vary by location); eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance, or referral bonuses – ask us for details!

• 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 (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)
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude
• Must practise defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Must satisfy all training and meet physical/medical requirements

At Durham 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.

National Express has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.