School Bus Driver

Beacon Mobility; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Bus Drivers and Driver Trainees to join their team in Columbia. This role is perfect for those who want a flexible schedule, including parents and retirees. The ideal candidates will ensure safe and timely transport of clients, perform vehicle inspections, and maintain records. The company values family, safety, and respect, creating a supportive environment for both employees and the communities they serve. If you're looking for a fulfilling role with a focus on service and community, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Medical Fixed-Payment Indemnity

Vision

Critical Illness

Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan

Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan

Holiday and PTO

Qualifications

• Ability to pass drug tests and background checks.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely and on time to their destinations.
• Perform pre-trip inspections and maintain vehicle readiness.
• Plan for and manage traffic and weather delays.

Skills

Client Interaction

Time Management

Navigation Skills

Vehicle Maintenance Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Navigation Applications

Job description

Are you tired of working nights, weekends, holidays and/or some random schedule?

Are your feet tired of you standing on them all day? Well, this might be the opportunity you have been looking for!

We are currently hiring Bus Drivers and Driver Trainees to join our team at DS Bus in Columbia, MO.

Our ideal candidates will live in the Columbia area, work well with children, can pass a drug test and background check.

Parents: Having a hard time balancing childcare and a job? Ask about our "Bring your child to work program".

Retirees, Students, Etc.: Are you looking to just work sometimes; and not every day? Ask about our "as needed" substitute driver positions.

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

Benefits Available

• Medical Fixed-Payment Indemnity
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Plan
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Plan
• Holiday and PTO

Responsibility Profile

Transport clients to and from destinations.

Arrive at destinations on schedule.

Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.

Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.

Use navigation applications to determine the best route.

Always interact with clients professionally.

Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.

Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.

Keep mileage records and repair records up to date.

Perform other duties as assigned.

DS Bus Lines, INC. (part of Beacon Mobility) is a values-based school bus and employee shuttle contract services company. We have over 30 years' experience in student transportation services. Family, Safety, Service, and Respect are the core values that govern our work environment and enrich our support within each community we work. Children are precious cargo and require the very best talent to manage and safeguard their daily travel to and from school.

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.