Bus Driver

Bus Barn; Nickerson (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Bus Driver to ensure safe and reliable transportation for students. The ideal candidate will have a valid Kansas CDL, excellent driving skills, and the ability to work effectively with staff and the community. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of driving experience. Additional certifications, including first aid and CPR, are essential for this role. The application deadline is November 11, 2026.

Qualifications

• Health and Inoculation Certificate is required after employment offer.
• Complete state-required physical examination for bus drivers after employment offer.
• At least one year experience in driving a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation for students.
• Ensure activities conform to state transportation guidelines.
• Work effectively with school district and community members.

Skills

Driving skills

Communication

Cooperation

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kansas CDL with endorsements

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Bus Driver provides clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students enjoy the full advantage of district programs and activities. To accomplish these tasks the Bus Driver must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office (after employment offer is made).
• Complete state-required physical examination for bus drivers (after employment offer is made).
• Valid Kansas CDL with all required endorsements.
• Meet all state requirements for bus drivers, including defensive driving, CPR, and first aid certification.
• At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons.
• Successfully complete behind-the-wheel training.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhanced skills and job performance.

Essential Functions

• Ability to provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from district programs and activities.
• Ability to ensure all activities conforms to state school transportation guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to implement and follow the vision and mission of the district.

Job Details

Job ID: 5394766

Application Deadline: Nov 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 02, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Crystal Ingrim , Transportation Director
• Bus Barn
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]