Company
AM Bus Company
Location
Chicago, IL
Job type
Full-time
Salary
29 an hour
Posted
19 hours ago
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Job description
AM Bus Company Is Hiring School Bus Drivers in the Chicago, IL area!
No Experience Required! We Provide Training
Earn $24-$29 Per Hour - Full Benefits
Applicants With CDL & Passenger & School Bus Endorsements Preferred!!
Are you passionate about working with children and seeking an exciting opportunity as a school bus driver? Look no further! Join the AM Bus Company, where we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated business dedicated to excellence in student transportation services.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, we welcome you to join our team. Don't have a CDL yet? No worries! We offer comprehensive CDL training for individuals interested in embarking on a fulfilling career in school bus driving. Join us in ensuring the safety and comfort of students on their journey to and from school each day.
What We Offer:
• Earn $24-$29 Per Hour
• Full Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
• Weekends Off
• Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
• Transport children and other passengers to and from destination
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
• Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Student check after every time bus is believed to be empty or leaving the bus
Other responsibilities Include:
• Daily Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspections checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals and safety equipment
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
• Mandatory monthly safety meetings
Requirements:
• Must be 23 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with no breaks
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last 3 years
• Must be able and willing to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able and willing to go through a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to understand and communicate in the english language
All Drivers are subject to Annual DOT Physicals and Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
APPLY NOW!!!
AM Bus Company Is Hiring School Bus Drivers in the Chicago, IL area!
No Experience Required! We Provide Training
Earn $24-$29 Per Hour - Full Benefits
Applicants With CDL & Passenger & School Bus Endorsements Preferred!!
Are you passionate about working with children and seeking an exciting opportunity as a school bus driver? Look no further! Join the AM Bus Company, where we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated business dedicated to excellence in student transportation services.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, we welcome you to join our team. Don't have a CDL yet? No worries! We offer comprehensive CDL training for individuals interested in embarking on a fulfilling career in school bus driving. Join us in ensuring the safety and comfort of students on their journey to and from school each day.
What We Offer:
• Earn $24-$29 Per Hour
• Full Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
• Weekends Off
• Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
• Transport children and other passengers to and from destination
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
• Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Student check after every time bus is believed to be empty or leaving the bus
Other responsibilities Include:
• Daily Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspections checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals and safety equipment
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
• Mandatory monthly safety meetings
Requirements:
• Must be 23 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with no breaks
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last 3 years
• Must be able and willing to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able and willing to go through a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to understand and communicate in the english language
All Drivers are subject to Annual DOT Physicals and Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
APPLY NOW!!!
No Experience Required! We Provide Training
Earn $24-$29 Per Hour - Full Benefits
Applicants With CDL & Passenger & School Bus Endorsements Preferred!!
Are you passionate about working with children and seeking an exciting opportunity as a school bus driver? Look no further! Join the AM Bus Company, where we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated business dedicated to excellence in student transportation services.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, we welcome you to join our team. Don't have a CDL yet? No worries! We offer comprehensive CDL training for individuals interested in embarking on a fulfilling career in school bus driving. Join us in ensuring the safety and comfort of students on their journey to and from school each day.
What We Offer:
• Earn $24-$29 Per Hour
• Full Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
• Weekends Off
• Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
• Transport children and other passengers to and from destination
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
• Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Student check after every time bus is believed to be empty or leaving the bus
Other responsibilities Include:
• Daily Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspections checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals and safety equipment
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
• Mandatory monthly safety meetings
Requirements:
• Must be 23 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with no breaks
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last 3 years
• Must be able and willing to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able and willing to go through a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to understand and communicate in the english language
All Drivers are subject to Annual DOT Physicals and Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
APPLY NOW!!!
AM Bus Company Is Hiring School Bus Drivers in the Chicago, IL area!
No Experience Required! We Provide Training
Earn $24-$29 Per Hour - Full Benefits
Applicants With CDL & Passenger & School Bus Endorsements Preferred!!
Are you passionate about working with children and seeking an exciting opportunity as a school bus driver? Look no further! Join the AM Bus Company, where we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated business dedicated to excellence in student transportation services.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, we welcome you to join our team. Don't have a CDL yet? No worries! We offer comprehensive CDL training for individuals interested in embarking on a fulfilling career in school bus driving. Join us in ensuring the safety and comfort of students on their journey to and from school each day.
What We Offer:
• Earn $24-$29 Per Hour
• Full Benefits- Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Quarterly Employee Appreciation Events
• Weekends Off
• Paid Holidays
Responsibilities:
• Transport children and other passengers to and from destination
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
• Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus
• Ability to carry out assigned route on time
• Student check after every time bus is believed to be empty or leaving the bus
Other responsibilities Include:
• Daily Pre-Trip and Post Trip inspections checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals and safety equipment
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety
• Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops
• Mandatory monthly safety meetings
Requirements:
• Must be 23 years of age or older
• Must have a current valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years with no breaks
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last 3 years
• Must be able and willing to pass a DOT physical
• Must be able and willing to go through a pre-employment background check
• Must be able to understand and communicate in the english language
All Drivers are subject to Annual DOT Physicals and Random Drug & Alcohol Testing
APPLY NOW!!!
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