School Bus Driver -CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL)
Job role overview
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Date posted
May 8, 2026
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Hiring location
Bensenville
Description
School Bus Driver
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.
Bring a friend — apply together, interview on the spot, and start your new school bus driver career today!
Walk-In Interviews:
• Next Week: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Hiring Bonus: $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers and $1,000 for non-CDL Drivers
Guaranteed Hours: 20 hours per week
Location for interviews: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
Why Join Summit School Services?
- 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
Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:
- 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
- Maintain a clean, safe bus environment
- Communicate courteously with students, parents, and school staff
- Follow all federal, state, local, and company safety rules
Qualifications
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
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24 days left to apply