School Bus Driver -CDL Training Provided (Elk Grove Village, IL)

School Bus DriverLooking 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-5pmPay: $26.00 per hourHiring Bonus: $2,500 for Fully Credentialed Drivers and $1,000 for non-CDL DriversGuaranteed Hours: 20 hours per weekLocation for interviews: 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090Why Join Summit School Services?Competitive hourly pay with direct deposit and weekly/daily pay available in some locationsPaid 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 balanceSeasonal employment option with summers offGuaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field tripsAccess 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 priorityWho Makes a Great School Bus Driver?We welcome applicants from all backgrounds:New to commercial driving – we provide CDL trainingExperienced drivers (CDL-A/B, delivery, shuttle, transit)Veterans & military service membersParents, retirees, and those seeking part-time or split-shift workCustomer service, retail, hospitality, camp counselors, coaches, school support staff, Medical transport drivers, nursing home drivers, patient transfer specialists, trades & mechanicsResponsibilities:Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routesTransport students to and from school, sports, and eventsPerform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspectionsMaintain a clean, safe bus environmentCommunicate courteously with students, parents, and school staffFollow all federal, state, local, and company safety rulesQualificationsRequirements: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 checkCompliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)Reliable attendance & safety-first attitudeAt Summit 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.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.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.