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School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided (Glen El

National Express, Carol Stream, IL, United States


Job Description - School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided (Glen Ellyn) (261584)

About the Role
Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? Now’s the time. 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.

Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to the workforce, or bringing a friend along — this is a great opportunity to earn steady pay close to home while supporting students in your community.

Walk-In Interviews

Next Week: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm

Pay: $30.00 per hour; Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for Fully Credentialed Drivers

Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week / 4 hours per day

Location: Durham School Services 250 N Schmale Rd., Carol Stream, Illinois

No appointment needed. No experience required. Just walk in — and bring a friend!

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)

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!

Supportive, family‑oriented work environment

where safety is our #1 priority

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

New to commercial driving – we provide

CDL training

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

Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff

Follow all federal, state, local and company safety rules

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

Compensation and Benefits
Starting pay up to $30 per hour. Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for Fully Credentialed Drivers. Sick accrual: Employees eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

EEO Statement
Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. The pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer/ contractual terms and positions.

Location
Glen Ellyn, IL

Company
Durham School Services

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