School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

National Express • Carpentersville, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers to transport students safely to and from school, field trips, sports, and other activities. No prior experience or CDL is required to start; paid CDL training is provided, including help obtaining an initial CDL permit and completing the remaining training to earn a CDL. The position offers local routes and split-hour schedules, typically in the morning and afternoon, with no nights, weekends, or holidays. The posting describes flexible part-time scheduling, a minimum guarantee of 20 hours per week, and a seasonal employment option with summers off. Pay is listed as $29.65 per hour, though compensation and employment terms may vary by site and location.

The role requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Applicants must have held a license for at least three years, or five years in Tennessee or Washington, and be at least 21 years old, or 25 in Tennessee. Candidates must pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check and comply with DOT regulations. Summit School Services emphasizes safety, safeguarding students and passengers, and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; a CDL is not needed to start.
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least three years, or five years if applying in Tennessee or Washington.
• Minimum age of 21, or 25 in Tennessee.
• Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Comply with DOT regulations; marijuana is prohibited, including for medical use.
• Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.
• If the applicant held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past three years, that employment must be verifiable under DOT guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Prior commercial driving experience, including CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, or transit driving.
• Experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, camp counseling, coaching, school support, medical transport, nursing home driving, patient transfer, trades, or mechanics.
• Veteran or military service experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes.
• Transport students to and from school, sports, field trips, and other events.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe bus environment.
• Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff.
• Follow federal, state, local, and company safety rules.

Benefits

• Paid CDL training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic life insurance coverage.
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual.
• Retirement savings plan; 401(k) plan details vary by location.
• Direct deposit and weekly or daily pay availability in some locations.
• Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses.
• Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week, with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed