Bus Driver (26-27 School Year)

TRANSPORTATION; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL Training Provided

Missouri Public Schools Retirement

District-paid benefits for >30 hours

Job summary

Fort Osage TRANSPORTATION in Independence, Missouri is seeking part-time Bus Drivers for the 26-27 school year. Training for CDL licensure is provided, with the district covering training costs. Hiring begins for the summer session in June 2026 and may extend into August for full-time starts.

Hours vary from 5.5–8 hours daily with potential overtime. Retirement contributions are offered, and benefits apply to those over 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa may be required.
• Criminal Background Clearance and other clearances required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation of students on scheduled routes.
• Monitor students and passengers for safety during transit.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and complete required reports.

Skills

Safety practices

First aid

Two-way radio

Passenger safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bus Driver (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage TRANSPORTATION - INDEP, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5615459

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Join our transportation department for the Fort Osage School District. We are looking to hire drivers now to train this Spring and begin work in our summer session in June, 2026. Some shorter hours would be possible in July with full-time work beginning for all new hires in August.

Hours vary, depending on the openings, from5.5-8 hours daily, with opportunities for trips and applicable overtime. This position qualifies for retirement contributions to the Missouri Public Schools Retirement System. Individuals assigned positions over 30+ hours a week qualify for District-paid benefits. Upon hire and completion of onboarding requirements, drivers will be paid a training rate while working toearn their CDL. The District covers the cost of training and licensure for all hired drivers.

Steps on the scale are determined based on previous related experiences.

This position reports to the Transportation Director.

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the educational process withspecific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions;ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport,loading and unloading from buses.

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing establishedguidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards,medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution tothe situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from busesduring normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information requiredto perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, andsanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complyingwith mandated requirements.
• Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from schooland/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operatingcondition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops,established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification ofprocedures.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportationof all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for thepurpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct,mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providingwritten reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for thepurpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessaryinformation regarding transportation services.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioningof the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing jobconditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; applying pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws;operating district vehicles, fire extinguisher, two-way radio, and standard office equipment; and preparing andmaintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read avariety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyzesituations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorilyperform the functions of the job include: emergency evacuation techniques; area streets and locations; basic vehiclemaintenance; first aid; health standards and hazards; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; safe drivingpractices; safety practices and procedures; two way radio communication; and utilizing wheelchairs, tie downs, childsafety seats, lifts, etc. (by assignment).

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-relatedequipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing definedand similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with adiversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independentinterpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability basedcompetencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: being attentive to detail; communicatingwith diverse groups including school age riders; displaying tact and courtesy; establishing and maintaining effectiveworking relationships; exercising sound judgment; maintaining an understanding of the special needs of students andtheir parents; maintaining confidentiality; working with constant distractions; ability to read and understand maps androad signs.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providinginformation and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform thejob's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasionallifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine fingerdexterity. Generally the job requires 93% sitting, 5% walking, and 2% standing. The job is performed under sometemperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Continuing Educ. / Training:

• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
• Random Drug and Alcohol Testing
• Annual Safety Training
• Annual Physical

Clearances:

• Criminal Background Clearance
• Children's Division (DSS) Clearance
• Drug Test
• Physical

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.20 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Teresa Mahurin , Director Transportation
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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