School Bus Driver

Transport LLC; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid CDL Training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

Job summary

DS Bus Lines Inc. in Columbia, MO is seeking a dedicated part-time School Bus Driver. No experience required; CDL training is provided and a supportive team prioritizes safety and community service.

Drive students on scheduled routes, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections, and conduct daily child checks. Starting pay is $24.74/hr with comprehensive benefits and a flexible weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for safety and community service.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and background checks.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities on scheduled routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
• Conduct "child checks" after every route.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for students and parents.

Skills

Safety mindset

Reliable

Punctual

Job description

DS Bus Lines Inc.

Columbia, MO | Part-Time | No Experience Necessary

Why Join Our Award-Winning Team?

Work for an Employer of Choice! We are proud to be voted the Best Company to Work For by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026). At DS Bus Lines, we don't just offer a job; we offer a supportive community where your work truly matters.

The Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $24.74 per hour
• Paid CDL Training: We pay you $16.00/hr to get licensed-no prior experience needed!
• Work-Life Balance: Part-time, flexible weekday schedule with summers, nights, holidays, and weekends off.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Plan, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and PTO.

Who Makes a Great School Bus Driver?

• Retirees looking for supplemental income and community connection.
• Stay-at-Home Parents who want to work while their kids are in school.
• Veterans and Military Spouses (We are a military-friendly employer!)
• Career Switchers from retail, healthcare, hospitality, or childcare backgrounds.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a School Bus Driver, you are the face of our company and a hero to the students you transport.

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities on scheduled routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
• Conduct "child checks" after every route.
• Maintain a professional and friendly environment for students and parents.

Requirements

• A passion for safety and a commitment to the community.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and background checks.
• Reliable and punctual.

About DS Bus Lines

As part of the Beacon Mobility family, we have over 30 years of experience in student transportation. Our core values of Family, Safety, Service, and Respect guide everything we do. We believe children are precious cargo, and we are looking for the best local talent to join our Columbia team.

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.