School Bus Driver -CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL) Job at National Express LLC, Bensenville, IL

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  • National Express LLC
  • Bensenville, IL

Job 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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Daily paid, Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift

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