Demo

School Bus Driver

National Express
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/29/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Bus Driver position at National Express?

School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided

Description

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Beach Park, 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 Beach Park, IL 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: $30 per hour

· Guaranteed Hours: 4 hours per day/20 hours per week

· Location: Durham School Services 38550 N. Lewis Ave #B Beach Park, IL 60099.

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

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: 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

Pay for routed drivers is $30 per hour Paid Training at $15.00 per hour Employees are eligible for Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA

Qualifications

Requirements Include:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
  • Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
  • Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
  • Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
  • Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

National Express 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. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At National Express our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is 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 (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC's independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer

Primary Location

: United States-Illinois-Beach Park-Beach Park, IL

Work Locations

: Beach Park, IL B N Lewis St C/O DURHAM Beach Park

Job

: Driver US Bus

Organization

: United States Bus

Schedule

: Part-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Travel

: No

Job Posting

: Oct 28, 2025, 7:21:11 AM

Salary : $30,000 - $60,000

School Bus Driver
Career Driver - CDL BUS -
York, NY
School Bus Driver
Fullington School Bus, LLC. -
Clearfield, PA
School Bus Driver
Fullington School Bus, LLC. -
State College, PA

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a School Bus Driver?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the School Bus Driver career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$46,660 - $59,490
Income Estimation: 
$67,182 - $95,497
Income Estimation: 
$60,895 - $72,281
Income Estimation: 
$125,305 - $173,168
Income Estimation: 
$35,212 - $45,975
Income Estimation: 
$61,909 - $89,672
Income Estimation: 
$39,516 - $51,538
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$33,012 - $46,384
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$31,558 - $47,628
Income Estimation: 
$28,884 - $36,437
Income Estimation: 
$34,478 - $44,801
Income Estimation: 
$34,049 - $46,981
Income Estimation: 
$40,189 - $54,175
Income Estimation: 
$35,212 - $45,975
This job has expired.
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at National Express

  • National Express Fairbanks, AK
  • School Bus Driver - Paid CDL Training Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Fairbanks, AK. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • National Express Nashua, NH
  • Job Requirements Van/ Minibus Driver Hiring Immediately - No Experience Necessary - Training Provided Starting Pay Rate: $23/hour Sign-On Bonus - $500 (mus... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • National Express Cincinnati, OH
  • School Bus Driver Hiring Immediately - No Experience Necessary - Training Provided Starting Pay Rate: $20.00/hr Training Pay Rate: $10.10 Location: 8850 Wi... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • National Express Monroe, OH
  • School Bus Driver Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other School Bus Driver jobs in the Illinois, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Career Driver - CDL BUS Manhattan, NY
  • Job Description: Employment Type: Full-time (Union Membership) Work Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and resp... more
  • 20 Days Ago

  • Career Driver - CDL BUS Brooklyn, NY
  • Job Description: Employment Type: Full-time (Union Membership) Work Hours: Monday to Friday, Full Time Position Overview: We are seeking dedicated and resp... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!