Walk In Wednesday Carol Stream, IL First Student Hiring Event

🚍 Walk-In Wednesday – First Student Carol Stream, IL Hiring Event

Ready to get behind the wheel and make a difference? Join First Student Carol Stream for Walk-In Wednesday, our in-person walk-in hiring event for school bus drivers.

🗓 Date: Wednesday Jan 7th, 21st, and Feb 4th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT
📍 Location: 220 Westgate, Carol Stream, IL

During this event, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet face-to-face with our hiring team
• Learn about open School Bus Driver positions
• Get details on paid training, schedules, and next steps
• Complete interviews and move forward the same day

Whether you’re an experienced driver or interested in starting a rewarding driving career, this event is designed to make hiring fast, easy, and personal.

👉 We recommend applying ahead of time to speed up the process:
https://firststudent.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/firststudent/job/GLEN-ELLYN-IL/School-Bus-Driver_JR8985-1?source=fs_communityevent_ev

What to Bring

To speed up onboarding, bring:

• Valid Driver’s License (If you are a CDL holder for Clearinghouse verification)
• All I-9 Documentation (acceptable documents can be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents)

Who We’re Looking For

Top Priority:

• Experienced CDL B Drivers with Passenger, School Bus, and SBP Class B endorsements

We’re also hiring:

• Van Drivers
• Monitors

Why First Student – Carol Stream? Whether you're a seasoned CDL professional or exploring new opportunities in student transportation, we want you there.

Experienced CDL B Driver Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000*

• $2,500 after completing training in 5 consecutive working days
• $2,500 after 30 working days in revenue service

Alternate Bonus: If training takes longer than 5 days

• $3,000* total
• Paid $1,500 after training + $1,500 after 30 revenue days

Employee Referral Bonus: $2,000*

Any First Student employee who refers a fully endorsed CDL B P/S/SBP Class B driver who completes training in one week earns this bonus when their referral hits revenue service.

Bonus offer ends 1/31/26 — don’t miss this window.

Starting Wages

• CDL Drivers: $25–$30/hr*
• Van Drivers & Monitors: Opportunities available
• Full Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

What to Expect Onsite*Conditions apply. See location for details.

Big Pay. Big Respect. Big Opportunities.

Walk-In Hiring Event – Experienced CDL B Drivers Needed!

January 7th, January 21st, February 4th | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
220 Westgate, Carol Stream, IL

First Student – Carol Stream is hosting a high-impact hiring event for experienced CDL B drivers, and we want YOU. If you’re looking for top-tier pay, industry-leading respect, and one of the fastest hiring pipelines in the business, this is your moment.

And yes—we’re hiring for Van Drivers and Monitors too!

Why You Should Attend

This is a walk-in hiring event, but registering ahead of time helps you:

• Move through the process faster
• Get pre-screened sooner
• Potentially skip steps onsite
• Save time the day of the event

💰 Massive Bonus Opportunities We strongly encourage early registration so we can start your paperwork before you even arrive.