High-paying driving jobs in Aurora
Driving involves operating vehicles to transport passengers or goods safely. Drivers must follow traffic laws and ensure the vehicle's maintenance. They need good reflexes, focus, and the ability to navigate roads efficiently, often in various weather conditions.
We found 1,657 high-paying for you in Aurora, IL. These driving jobs pay well, with salaries between $49,997 to $267,914 per hour. Popular roles include Truck Driver, Delivery Driver and Owner Operator Driver.
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Updated Aug 04, 2026
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Aurora, IL
Illinois
Job openings (Aurora)
Owner Operator Driver
Aurora
$4,901
per week
Illinois
$3,337
per week
Truck Driver
Aurora
$1,740
per week
Illinois
$1,642
per week
Local Driver
Aurora
$28.99
per hour
Illinois
$25.60
per hour
Bus Driver
Aurora
$22.11
per hour
Illinois
$23.61
per hour
Driver
Aurora
$21.04
per hour
Illinois
$20.89
per hour
Delivery Driver
Aurora
$20.03
per hour
Illinois
$20.09
per hour
Van Driver
Aurora
$17.16
per hour
Illinois
$16.76
per hour
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Owner Operator Driver
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Owner Operator Drivers transport goods safely, manage logistics, and ensure compliance with regulations. Skills in route planning, knowledge of trucking regulations, and strong self-discipline are essential.
The top companies hiring Owner Operator Driver in Aurora, IL are Celtic Cartage (5 jobs), Forward Air (2 jobs), and MML Alliance (2 jobs).
Owner Operator Driver jobs take 68 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 2% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 198 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$4,901 per weekIllinois
$3,337 per weekSkills
- Driving
- Van driver
- Tractor-trailer
- Truck driving
- Commercial driving
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Truck Driver
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Truck Drivers transport goods, maintain logs, and ensure vehicle safety. A valid commercial driver's license, adherence to regulations, and time management skills are essential. Experience in long-haul driving is advantageous.
The top companies hiring Truck Driver in Aurora, IL are Roehl Transport (7 jobs), McLeod Express (5 jobs), and Meyers Motor Transportation Co (3 jobs).
Truck Driver jobs take 91 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 3% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 863 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$1,740 per weekIllinois
$1,642 per weekSkills
- Driving
- Load & unload
- Bus driving
- Commercial driving
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Local Driver
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Local Drivers transport goods, ensure timely deliveries, and maintain vehicle condition. Knowledge of local routes, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage time effectively are essential.
The top companies hiring Local Driver in Aurora, IL are Continental Express Inc (1 job), Red Baron Transportation (1 job), and Fellowes Brands (1 job).
Local Driver jobs take 73 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 5% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 83 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$28.99 per hourIllinois
$25.60 per hourSkills
- Load & unload
- Bus driving
- Driving
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Bus Driver
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Bus Drivers transport passengers, ensure on-time service, and maintain vehicle safety. Essential qualifications include driving license, route navigation proficiency, and passenger communication skills.
The top companies hiring Bus Driver in Aurora, IL are First Student (1 job), Fox Valley Park District (1 job), and Summit School Services LLC. (1 job).
Bus Driver jobs take 112 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 52% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 48 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$22.11 per hourIllinois
$23.61 per hourSkills
- Driving
- Forklift
- Freight
- Load & unload
- Automotive repair
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Driver
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Drivers operate vehicles safely, follow schedules, and handle delivery documentation. A valid driver's license, time management skills, and navigation abilities are essential.
The top companies hiring Driver in Aurora, IL are Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (2 jobs), Roehl Transport (1 job), and Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service (1 job).
Driver jobs take 71 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 32% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 143 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$21.04 per hourIllinois
$20.89 per hourSkills
- Driving
- Load & unload
- Bus driving
- Automotive repair
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Delivery Driver
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Delivery Drivers transport goods safely, navigate routes efficiently, and manage timely deliveries. They need valid driving licenses, strong knowledge of navigation tools, and effective time management to meet schedule demands and ensure customer satisfaction.
The top companies hiring Delivery Driver in Aurora, IL are Domino's (8 jobs), Jimmy John's Sandwiches (6 jobs), and Factory Motor Parts (1 job).
Delivery Driver jobs take 172 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 39% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 272 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$20.03 per hourIllinois
$20.09 per hourSkills
- Driving
- Load & unload
- Bus driving
- Hindi
- English
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Van Driver
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Van Drivers transport goods or passengers safely, maintain vehicle compliance, and ensure timely delivery. Valid driver's license, safe driving record, and reliability are essential.
The top companies hiring Van Driver in Aurora, IL are Hallcon (4 jobs), First Student (1 job), and Schneider (1 job).
Van Driver jobs take 67 days on average from job posting to starting date. Currently, 25% of job openings are part-time roles.
See 50 jobsAverage pay
Aurora
$17.16 per hourIllinois
$16.76 per hourSkills
- Van driver
- English
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Customer service