School Bus Driver

East Moline School District #37 is accepting applications for bus drivers, for immediate start.

To perform this position, drivers must hold an Illinois CDL License and a School Bus Driver's Endorsement.

Applicants who do not yet have their CDL or School Bus Driver's Endorsement are welcome to apply, and will be employed as a bus monitor for the first 12 weeks of employment, while training is provided to obtain the CDL license and endorsement.

Bus Drivers are part of the AFSCME Transportation Employees Collective Bargaining Group.

Hiring Incentive:

Drivers who hold a CDL before being hired received a $1,000 hiring incentive at the end of their probationary period, on the first anniversary of hire, and on the second anniversary of hire. (Total of $3,000).

Drivers who are hired without a CDL and participate in the training program receive a $500 hiring incentive at the end of their probationary period, on the first anniversary of hire, and on the second anniversary of hire (Total of $1,500).

Salary:

Hourly rates are determined by the AFSCME Bus Driver Salary Schedule.

For the 2026-2027 school year, starting salary when a CDL is held is $20.81.

Until the CDL is obtained, the starting salary as a bus monitor is $15.78/hour.

Benefits:

Initial employment is for a four hour position, which does not qualify for health, dental, vision or life benefits. Contributions are made to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund on behalf of the employee.

Four hour positions can be combined with a playground supervision position in the district to become benefits eligible.

Six hour positions are awarded through a seniority-based bidding process outlined in the collective bargaining agreement, and are benefits eligible.

Learn more about EMSD Benefits on our Benefits Webpage.