Bus Drivers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Leadership7%
    Organizational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED67%
    Associate's degree15%
    Vocational or technical training7%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years10%
    6-10 years14%
    More than 10 years76%
  • Current company

    First Student
    Pace
    Pace Suburban Bus
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year17%
    1-2 years36%
    2-5 years40%

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Last updated: Aug 29, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $48,560 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $39,456$59,764 yearly

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  • Bus Chauffeur

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDrivingDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementBus Driving+8 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOTRCommunication SkillsLift TruckForkliftHi-Lo
  • Shuttle Driver

    Plainfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDoubles/Triples EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseOSHA 10+7 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsRoute DrivingDriving
  • Box Truck Driver

    Montgomery, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Hazmat EndorsementTanker EndorsementCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementX Endorsement+2 more

    Skills

    Truck DrivingCommercial Truck DrivingTruck HandlingDrivingCommercial DrivingDelivery Driving
  • Bus Driver

    Oswego, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR+2 more

    Skills

    GAASPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipSupervising Experience
  • Bus Driver

    Plainfield, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDCDLFirst Aid CertificationSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • School Bus Driver

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL B

    Skills

    LeadershipPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCybersecurityTeam Leadership

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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?

The average time to fill a bus driver role is 109 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bus drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bus driver?

Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License and CDL.

What are some job titles related to bus drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, bus driver [first student] and bus operator/driver.

What level of education is common for a bus driver?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?

Most bus drivers have 17 years of professional experience.

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