School Bus Driver

Part-Time School Bus Driver

Alltown Bus Company, voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026, is now hiring part-time school bus drivers in Skokie, IL. Schedule is part-time with flexible weekday hours and summers off. Compensation includes paid CDL training with no experience necessary and starting pay of $25.00/hour. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available for fully credentialed candidates with a CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.

Why drive with us?

• Part-time, flexible weekday schedule
• No nights, holidays, or weekends
• Summers off
• Paid CDL training no experience necessary
• Supportive team environment

School bus drivers are perfect for:

• Retirees looking for supplemental income
• Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
• Health care workers looking for a change
• Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
• Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

We've seen great success from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Teacher aides, daycare workers, camp counselors
• Classroom assistants, school paraprofessionals
• Social workers, government employees
• Cashiers, retail associates, call center agents
• Hotel or hospitality staff

A school bus driver is responsible for transporting students safely and on time from their pickup point to school and back. This includes performing pre-trip inspections, ensuring child safety, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

Benefits include:

• Training $16.60/ HR (once CLP is earned)
• Monthly and quarterly attendance bonus
• Vacation pay
• Seven paid holidays

Key responsibilities:

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities
• Arrive at destinations on schedule
• Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Conduct child checks after each route
• Use navigation tools to plan efficient routes
• Maintain a clean, fueled, and well-maintained vehicle
• Keep accurate mileage and maintenance records
• Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

**Military encouraged to apply**

Apply to become a school bus driver today and start a fulfilling, flexible career!

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Alltown Bus Service and DHT Transportation have been providing school transportation and specialized coach and charter services in Detroit and throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for over 27 years. Alltown operates a fleet of over 600 buses across six locations, three of which are located on Chicago's north, west, and south sides.

The size and presence of Alltown and DHT in Detroit and across metro Chicago allows us to provide personal attention to our customers' individual needs; our motto is "Service Is All We Have to Sell" and we take great pride in having earned the reputation of providing excellent customer service to all of our passengers and customers.