Chicago, IL
School Bus Driver jobs in Chicago, IL
3 open roles from 2 employers. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
2 employers are hiring here: First Student and Beacon Mobility. None of these postings publish a pay range. Every posting is part time. The most recent went up on Sep 14, 2026.
Every listing links to the employer's own application. Nothing is posted here on their behalf, and nothing is reposted from anywhere else.
Open roles
What they ask school bus driver candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Why do you want to drive a school bus?
What they are checking: Whether they care about kids' safety and see this as more than just a driving job.
Do you have a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, or would you go through our paid CDL training?
What they are checking: Their starting point and commitment to finishing CDL training if they are not yet licensed.
Walk me through what you would check during a pre-trip inspection.
What they are checking: Safety habits, since a thorough pre-trip prevents breakdowns and accidents with children on board.
Students are fighting in the back of the bus while you're driving. What do you do?
What they are checking: Keeping control of the bus and safety first, without taking eyes off the road unsafely.
How would you handle a parent who is angry at you at a bus stop?
What they are checking: Staying calm and professional while keeping the route on schedule.
At the end of your route, why do you walk the whole bus?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the child check that prevents a student from being left on the bus.
Tell me about a time you stayed calm in a stressful situation.
What they are checking: Composure under pressure, which matters when driving dozens of children through traffic.
The schedule is split, with morning and afternoon routes. How does that fit your life?
What they are checking: Reliability, since a missed route leaves students stranded and families scrambling.
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