School Bus Driver –CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL)

Summit School Services•Villa Park, IL

61d•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-Friday from 9 am-5 pm. The pay is $26.00 per hour with a hiring bonus of $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers and $1,000 for non-CDL Drivers. There are guaranteed hours of 20 per week. The location for interviews is 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers and has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values.

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
Minimum age: 21
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
Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage
Holiday pay
PTO accrual
Retirement savings plan
Sign-on, attendance, or referral bonuses (eligible locations may also offer)