Walk In Wednesday Carol Stream, IL First Student 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

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)

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

• 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.

• $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

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.

• 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.

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!

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.

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