School Van Driver - Shawnee Mission

Job DetailsJob Location: Overland Park, KS 66202Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: TransportationMake every mile matter with our team at Shawnee Mission! As a School Van 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
✅ Small passenger groups – typically 3–6 students per vehicle
✅ Competitive pay – earn $20–$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!

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Position Description

The Transportation Specialist provides specialized transportation services for students requiring transportation in the Shawnee Mission School District. The primary responsibility of this position is to safely transport students to and from school, work, and other activities.

Employment Requirements

Must be at least 23 years of age.

Minimum of one-year professional driving experience preferred but not required.

Maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state of legal residence with proper class and endorsements.

Maintain an acceptable driving record as evidenced on MVR.

Pass a company sponsored DOT Physical Exam, Drug Screen, and TB Test.

Pass Criminal Background Checks.

Pass Defensive Driving, CPR and First Aid certification.

Essential job functions

Safely transport students to and from school and other outings as required.

Assist students in and out of the vehicle.

Load, unload and secure students.

Escort students, if required, to their destination location.

Complete Daily Driving Logs, vehicle inspections, and other reports as needed accurately and timely.

Maintains vehicle by keeping it clean, fueled and report 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 traffic law.

Perform all job functions in a professional and reliable manner.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested.

Demands of the Job

Able to work in all types of conditions i.e., day, darkness, rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.

Works alone, with, and around others.

Minimal lifting, walking and stepping up and down into/from a van.

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 3-6 students per vehicle

Paid training

Weekly pay

$20-$22 per hour

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sign On Bonus of up to $1000

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications