School Bus Driver

Merriam, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 23 - 26

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DS Bus Lines Inc.

**Now offering $5000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates $2000 for non-CDL candidates**

Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.

!!Just increased starting rates!!

**Offering Walk In interviews on Mondays from 9:00AM-2:00PM.**

Call to speak with a recruiter.

Now Hiring Part-Time School Bus Drivers!
Location:Merriam KS (New Hogan Prep Academy routes in Kansas City Missouri-Must be familiar with the KCMO area.)
Schedule:Part-time flexible weekday schedule with summers off
Compensation:Paid CDL training no experience necessary. Starting pay $23.28-$26.80.

Ask about our Cover Driver Opportunities where you could earn an extra $1.00/hour and be guaranteed 35 hours per week.

Must have a minimum of 2 years experience driving a school bus.
Must have current valid CDL with S and P endorsements as well as air brake certification.
Must be able to travel to other locations or states as required.
Demonstrated success driving a variety of different routes.

Looking for a rewarding and flexible job Join our team of dedicatedSchool Bus Driversand make a difference in your community!

No CDL No Problem! We offer PAID Pre-Permit Training to get your CDL Permit while you work as a School Bus Monitor!!!

Why Drive With Us

Part-time flexible weekday schedule
No nights holidays or weekends
Summers off
Paid CDL training no experience necessary
Supportive team environment

School Bus Drivers Are Perfect For:

Retireeslooking for supplemental income
Stay-at-home parentsseeking daytime work
Health care workerslooking for a change
Veteranstransitioning into civilian roles
Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

Thinking of Switching Careers

Weve seen great success from candidates with backgrounds in:

Teacher aides daycare workers camp counselors
Classroom assistants school paraprofessionals
Social workers government employees
Cashiers retail associates call center agents
Hotel or hospitality staff

ASchool Bus Driveris responsible for transporting students safely and on time from their pickup point to school and back. This includes performing pre-trip inspections ensuring child safety and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

Benefits Available

Training $14.50
Safety & Attendance Bonus
Medical Fixed-Payment Indemnity
Dental
Vision
Accident Plan
Critical Illness
Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan
Holiday

Key Responsibilities:

Safely transport students to and from school and activities
Arrive at destinations on schedule
Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections
Conduct child checks after each route
Use navigation tools to plan efficient routes
Maintain a clean fueled and well-maintained vehicle
Keep accurate mileage and maintenance records
Interact with students parents and staff in a professional manner
Perform other duties as assigned

**Military encouraged to apply**

Apply to become a School Bus Driver today and start a fulfilling flexible career!

Bonus Eligibility: To qualify for the sign-on bonus employees must work both AM and PM routes remain in good standing and meet all route requirements. Good standing is defined as consistently meeting job expectations following company policies and not having significant disciplinary issues.

Fully Credentialed Bonus Payment: The sign-on bonus will be paid in three installments:

o$2000 paid out after 90 days on route.

o$1500 paid out after 180 days on route.

o$1500 paid out after 270 days on route.

Non-CDL Bonus Payment (Candidates need to complete training and be fully credentialed within 45 days): The sign-on bonus will be paid in three installments:

o$750 paid out after 90 days on route.

o$625 paid out after 180 days on route.

o$625 paid out after 270 days on route.

DS Bus Lines INC. (part of Beacon Mobility) is values-based school bus and employee shuttle contract services company. We have over 30 years experience in student transportation services. Family Safety Service and Respect are the core values that govern our work environment and enrich our support within each community we work. Children are precious cargo and require the very best talent to manage and safeguard their daily travel to and from school.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion sexual orientation national origin disability genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring recruiting promotion termination layoff recall leave of absence compensation benefits training and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications merit and business needs at the time.

DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family respect service and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.

Required Experience:

DS Bus Lines Inc.**Now offering $5000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates $2000 for non-CDL candidates**Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026.!!Just increased starting rates!!**Offering Walk In interviews on Mondays from 9:00AM-2:00PM....