About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Kansas City, MO 64116Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $22.00 HourlyJob Category: TransportationMake every mile matter with out team at North Kansas City! As a School Bus Driver, you’ll play a key role in helping students get to school safely—and enjoy a flexible, rewarding job that fits your life.
Why You’ll Love This Job
✅ Flexible schedules – choose part-time or full-time hours
✅ No weekends or major holidays – enjoy your time off
✅ Paid training – we’ll set you up for success
✅ Weekly pay – steady, reliable income
✅ Competitive pay – earn $22 per hour
✅ Great benefits – including vision, dental, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
✅ Make an impact – provide a vital service to your community every day
If you’re dependable, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to have you on our team!
Read the full job description below
The School Bus Driver (yellow bus) provides specialized student transportation services. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely transport students to/from home and school (and other activities).
Employment Requirements
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Minimum of one-year professional driving experience preferred but, not required.
Hold a valid driver’s license issued by state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements.
Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR.
Pass a company sponsored Missouri Bus Driver Physical Exam and FMSCA Drug Screen.
Pass Criminal Background Checks, which includes fingerprinting.
Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification.
Completion of a certified ELDT driver training program (NKC AST is certified to conduct ELDT program)
Essential job functions
Safely transport students to/from school and other outings as required.
Assist students in and out of the vehicle (will not leave driver’s position until at school).
Load, unload and secure students (only at school).
Complete Daily Driving paperwork, pre-trip inspections and other reports accurately and timely.
Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and reporting any maintenance issues immediately.
Utilize company provided electronics per company guidelines.
Maintain appropriate communication and interaction with internal and external contacts.
Comply with company guidelines and all applicable traffic laws.
Perform all job functions in a safe, professional and reliable manner.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested.
Interact professionally, patiently and positively with students.
Demands of the Job
Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., daylight, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, walking up and down stairs.
Hearing, listening, seeing, and speaking clearly.
Use hands, fingers, and feet.
Competent reading and legible writing.
Analyzing, problem solving, using good judgement and decision-making.
Benefits
Enjoy working with children of all ages
Provide a valuable service to the community
Part-time and full-time hours
Flexible schedules
No weekends, holidays and major holidays
Average 15 students per vehicle
Bus aide on all routes
Paid training
Weekly pay
$22 per hour
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sign On Bonus of up to $1000
Employee Referral Bonuses
Qualifications
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