School Bus Driver - No exp needed - Full training provided

National Express•Mount Vernon, IL

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is immediately hiring School Bus Drivers. This role offers CDL training, no nights or weekends, and reliable split-hour schedules that work around your day. It's a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those new to commercial driving, experienced drivers, veterans, military service members, parents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift work. Previous experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, as camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, or trades & mechanics are also welcome. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. We have a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with our policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
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

CDL-A/B
Delivery experience
Shuttle experience
Transit experience

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

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance coverage
Holiday pay
PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan
Paid CDL training
Flexible part-time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
No nights, weekends, or holidays
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