School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

National Express Corporation • Carol Stream, IL

130d • $30

About The Position

Join us as a School Bus Driver in Carol Stream, Illinois, where no experience is necessary as training is provided. We are dedicated to ensuring children arrive at school safely and on time, and we work tirelessly to provide peace of mind to parents. Our commitment to safety is paramount, and we offer a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and career opportunities. Starting pay is up to $30.00 per hour, and we provide medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage, along with a retirement savings plan. All new drivers will start as a Driver in Training, where they will receive comprehensive training to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and learn our company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program, drivers will transition into a Professional Driver role.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive rates
• Career opportunities
• No nights or weekends
• Summers off
• Paid training at $30 per hour
• Eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Truck Transportation
• Education Level: No Education Listed