School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Summit LLC•Aurora, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is hiring School Bus Drivers to safely transport students on assigned local routes to and from school, sports, field trips, and other events. No prior commercial driving experience or CDL is required to start. The company provides paid CDL training, including assistance with obtaining an initial CDL permit and paid training to complete the remaining steps toward a CDL. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule with split morning and afternoon shifts, no nights, weekends, or holidays, and guaranteed hours of 20 hours per week. Seasonal employment with summers off may be available. Routed drivers are paid $30.90 per hour, while paid training is $15.51 per hour; pay and other employment terms may vary by location and position. Drivers perform vehicle inspections, maintain a clean and safe bus, communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff, and follow applicable safety rules and regulations. The role requires a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, along with the ability to pass required screening and meet DOT-related requirements. Summit School Services emphasizes safety, reliability, community, and safeguarding children and passengers.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; a CDL is not required to start.
Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years, or 5 years when applying in Tennessee or Washington.
Must be at least 21 years old, or 25 in Tennessee.
If the applicant held a DOT-regulated driving role in the past 3 years, that employment must be verifiable under DOT guidelines.
Pass a DOT drug screen, physical, and background check.
Comply with DOT regulations; marijuana use is prohibited, including medical use.
Reliable attendance and a safety-first attitude.

Nice To Haves

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 transfers, trades, or mechanics.
Interest in a flexible part-time or split-shift schedule.

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, company, and applicable DOT safety rules.

Benefits

Paid CDL training.
Guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week, with opportunities for extra routes and field trips.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Basic life insurance coverage.
Holiday pay.
PTO accrual.
Retirement savings plan; 401(k) is mentioned, with plan details varying by location.
Direct deposit and weekly or daily pay available in some locations.
Eligible locations may offer sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses.
Seasonal employment option with summers off.