School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

Summit School Services

Herrin, IL

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Herrin, IL
POSTED
6 days ago

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 14255 Bandyville Rd, Herrin, IL  62948 

Walk-In Interviews:

  • Today:  9am-12pm
  • Next Week: Mondays - Fridays 9am-12pm

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 hourPaid Training at $15 per hourHiring 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

About the Company

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Summit School Services

Summit School Services is a school bus operator providing contracted student transportation throughout the United States, based in Warrenville, Illinois, and currently operating in 32 states. Founded in 1917 with three buses in the San Gabriel Valley, it became a subsidiary of National Express in 1999.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
WEBSITE
https://nellc.com/school/