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

Job Description Introduction Looking for a job that fits your life and makes a difference? 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. Pay and Benefits Pay: $26.00 per hour Hiring Bonus: $2,500 for fully credentialed drivers, $1,000 for non‑CDL drivers Guaranteed hours: 20 per week Flexible split shifts (morning & afternoon) No nights, weekends, or holidays – perfect work‑life balance Seasonal employment option with summers off Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and retirement savings plan (401(k) options vary by location) Paid CDL training (initial permit and completion) Employees eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA) 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 Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL required 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) Must have had a DOT‑regulated driving role in the past 3 years (verify employment) Pass DOT drug screen, physical, and background check Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use) Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude Ideal Candidate 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 Policies and Safety Summit School Services has a zero‑tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with its values, including sexual exploitation, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. The company is committed to protecting and safeguarding all children and passengers. Employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan and are eligible for various benefits as described above. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. Summit School Services LLC’s independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. Company Information Durham School Services (Summit School Services) located at 2161 Foster Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090. Interviews conducted during weekdays 9 am–5 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr Durham School Services