Summit School Services logo

School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

Part-time

Summit School Services

Herrin, ILPart-time$23/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

Watch jobs like this.

At a glance

Compensation
$23/hr
Location
Herrin, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License With Clean Driving Record

Job overview

Summit School Services is hiring a School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided. Durham School Services is hiring part‑time and seasonal school bus drivers in Herrin, Illinois, offering paid CDL training, flexible split‑shift schedules, guaranteed minimum hours, and a $23 per hour wage with bonuses and benefits.

Key focus areas include Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes, Transport students to and from school, sports, and events, and Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver’s License With Clean Driving Record, Held Driver’s License For At Least 3 Years, and Minimum Age 21. Important skills include Safely Operate School Bus, Perform Pre-Trip And Post-Trip Vehicle Inspections, Maintain Clean, Safe Bus Environment, Communicate Courteously, Follow Federal, State, Local, And Company Safety Rules, and Reliable Attendance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safely Operate School BusPerform Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Vehicle InspectionsMaintain Clean, Safe Bus EnvironmentCommunicate CourteouslyFollow Federal, State, Local, and Company Safety RulesReliable AttendanceSafety-First Attitude

Qualifications

Valid Driver's License With Clean Driving Record3 Years Driver's License HeldMinimum Age 21Pass DOT Drug ScreenPass DOT PhysicalPass Background CheckCompliance With DOT Regulations

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Herrin, IL Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

Looking for a flexible, rewarding job close to home? Durham School Services is now hiring part-time and seasonal School Bus Drivers in Herrin, IL 62948 This is your chance to join a trusted, safety-focused transportation provider where your work makes a real difference for students, families, and the community.

  • Pay: $23 per hour

  • Hiring Bonus: $1,500 Bonus for Non-CDL, $4,000 for Fully Credentialed School Bus Driver

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

  • Location: Durham School Services 2113 West Cherry St Herrin, IL 62948

Walk-In Interviews:

  • Today: 9am-1pm

  • Next Week: Mondays - Fridays 9am-1pm

Why Join Durham School Services?

  • Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit

  • Paid CDL training – We’ll help you get your permit + pay you to train!

  • 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 paid 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

Pay rate for routed drivers is 23.00 per hour Paid Training at $15 per hour Hiring Bonuses- $1,500 for Non-CDL Drivers & $4,000 for fully Credentials Drivers paid in three installments Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)

Qualifications

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

At Durham School Services, safety, reliability, and community are at the heart of what we do. Every day, our professional drivers safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and extracurricular activities while enjoying flexible, rewarding careers with industry-leading training and benefits .

Company name is: Durham School Services

Similar jobs, posted recently

Open roles like this one, listed in the last 30 days.

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.