School Bus Driver

• Date Posted:
  6/9/2026
  Location:
  Transportation Department

Community Unit School District 308 (SD308) is seeking qualified candidates to become School Bus Drivers for the district.

Start/End Times: Vary based on routes - split shift is generally between 5:45am 9:15am and 1:45pm 5:15pm .


COMPENSATION:

• In-Training Rate: $20.00/hr (until fully CDL & School Bus licensed)
• Licensed Rate: $26.00/hr (can increase based on prior experience)
• Bonuses: Annual attendance bonus eligible

Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS: Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.

PAID TIME OFF: This benefit includes:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days (employee shall be granted ten (10) sick days per year.)
• Paid Personal Days (employee shall be granted two (2) personal days per year.)
• Paid Bereavement Days (employee shall be granted three (3) bereavement days per year.)

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA/ OESPA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedules.
• In a timely manner, handle emergency situations, evaluations and administer first aid.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, alcohol, background and TB testing.
• Exceptional driving record.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate the school bus safely while managing and caring for students
• Learn and adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Serve as a role model demonstrating positive attitude and self-control
• Protect the confidentiality of student records and information
• Responsible to secure students who use child safety restraint systems