School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

National Express•Plainfield, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers and offering CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. This is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. Walk-In Interviews are available next week: Monday-Thursday 8am-12pm. Pay is $26.00 per hour with a hiring bonus of up to $3,500. Guaranteed hours are 30 per week. The location is Durham School Services, 22544 East 143rd Street, Plainfield, IL 60544. No appointment is needed, and no experience is required. Bring a friend and apply together!

Requirements

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, we must be able to verify that employment 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locations
Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your initial CDL permit and then pay you to complete the remainder of the CDL training to obtain your license!
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!
A supportive, family-oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority
medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan