School Bus Driver - Adrian, MO

Ecco Ride; Adrian (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

401k with Matching

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Referral program

Daily Pay

Job summary

Ecco Ride is hiring part-time school bus drivers to serve the Adrian, Missouri area. The role requires a minimum of 20 hours per week with full AM and PM routes and additional mid-day shifts as needed.

Responsibilities include daily bus inspections, safe student transport, and coordination with school staff. CDL prep and paid training are available, with bonus opportunities and daily pay options.

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old (25 in Tennessee)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
• A clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Physical health and stamina to work long hours
• Excellent vision and good hearing
• Patient, responsible and reliable

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily bus inspections to ensure safety and maintenance
• Drive students to and from school on schedule and route
• Follow traffic rules and regulations to ensure student safety
• Monitor student behavior and report issues to school administration
• Assist students on and off the bus and at crossings
• Keep the bus clean and free of trash
• Administer first aid or emergency assistance when needed
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding concerns
• Complete reports on incidents, delays, or accidents

Skills

Calm under pressure

Clean driving record

Background check clearance

Physical stamina

Good vision

Good hearing

Patient and reliable

Job description

Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for midday and after‑school shifts.

BONUS OFFER

• CDL Holders with P&S Endorsements could receive up to $2,000 in your first year of employment when assigned an AM and PM route.
• Not A CDL holder? You can still receive up to $1,000 in your first year of employment in bonuses after obtaining your CDL with P&S endorsements and being assigned an AM and PM route.

TRAINING

• We offer FREE CDL Prep courses to help you get your CDL Permit.
• We also offer paid training for CDL Permit Holders to get your CDL with P&S Endorsements.

Daily Pay

• We offer Daily Pay which allows you to track, transfer, spend, or save your wages as you earn them instead of waiting for payday!

Driver

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well‑being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.

Their duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well‑maintained
• Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route
• Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety
• Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration
• Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary
• Keeping the bus clean and free of trash
• Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed
• Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns
• Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 21 (25 In the State of Tennessee)
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
• A clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check
• Physical health and stamina to work long hours
• Excellent vision and good hearing
• Patient, responsible, and reliable

Physical Requirements

• Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.
• Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.
• Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds
• Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• 401k with Matching Contributions
• Voluntary Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• LTD
• STD
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity

License/Certification

• CDL B (Preferred)
• Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
• School Bus Endorsement (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person