About this School Bus Driver role at Beacon Mobility
Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.
Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers!
Location: Harvey, IL
Schedule: Part-time, flexible weekday schedule with summers off
Compensation: Paid CDL training – no experience necessary. Starting pay $25.00/hour.
Offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates that have a CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.
Looking for a rewarding and flexible job? Join our team of dedicated School Bus Drivers and make a difference in your community!
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
Thinking of Switching Careers?
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:
Must be 21 years or older
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.
