Part-Time School Bus Driver in Olathe | Paid CDL Training

@ DS Bus Lines Inc.
DS Bus Lines Inc.dsbuslinesinc..com

Part-Time School Bus Driver in Olathe | Paid CDL Training

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

DS Bus Lines Inc. provides student transportation services with a focus on safety, family values, and community support. The role involves transporting students safely, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining DOT compliance while benefiting from flexible hours and paid CDL training.

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to perform inspections
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer service mindset

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Responsible and safety-focused
  • No prior experience required
  • Able to pass background check

Full job description

DS Bus Lines Inc.

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.

Job Description

Paid CDL Training | $26.00–$32.00/hr | Up to $2,500 Sign‑On Bonus 

* We offer transportation from Merriam, KS & Grandview, MO

🚍 Now Hiring Part‑Time School Bus Drivers in Olathe, Kansas 

Employer of Choice! 

Apply online today or attend a weekday walk‑in interview in Olathe, KS. 
Voted one of the Best Companies to Work For (2025–2026) by U.S. News & World Report. 

💰 Sign‑On Bonus 

  • $2,500 for fully credentialed CDL drivers 

  • $1,000 for non‑CDL candidates (paid during training milestones) 

📍 Job Details 

  • Location: Olathe, KS 

  • Schedule: Split shift - an AM shift + PM shift required, with opportunities for midday and additional activity runs

  • No nights, weekends, or holidays 

  • Summers off 

  • Starting Pay: $26 per hour (up to $32 per hour based on experience)

  • Paid CDL training available — no experience required 

✅ Walk‑In Interviews: 
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM 

No CDL? We’ll Train You 

No previous CDL or driving experience required 

Paid training to earn your CDL while you learn 

❤️ Why Drive With Us? 

Flexible, part‑time school bus driver jobs 

Supportive team and family‑first culture 

Make a real difference in your local community 

Paid CDL training in Kansas 

Strong safety and attendance bonuses 

👥 School Bus Driver Jobs Are Perfect For: 

Retirees seeking supplemental income 

Stay‑at‑home parents 

Veterans transitioning to civilian careers 

Healthcare, retail, or hospitality workers seeking a career change 

🛠 Key Responsibilities 

Safely transport students to and from school 

Perform pre‑ and post‑trip inspections 

Conduct child safety checks 

Maintain clean, safe, and compliant vehicles 

Communicate professionally with parents and staff 

To speak with a recruiter – Call (913) 361-7400

A School Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students safely and on time from their pickup point to school and back. This includes performing pre-trip inspections, ensuring child safety, and maintaining compliance with DOT regulations.

🎁 Benefits

  • Paid CDL training ($16.75/hr during training)

  • Safety & attendance bonuses

  • Medical fixed‑payment indemnity

  • Dental & vision

  • Accident & critical illness coverage

  • Voluntary life/AD&D

  • Select holiday pay

**Military encouraged to apply**

Apply to become a School Bus Driver today and start a fulfilling, flexible career!

💰 Sign‑On Bonus Details

Bonus Eligibility: To qualify for the sign-on bonus, employees must work both AM and PM routes, remain in good standing, and meet all route requirements. Good standing is defined as consistently meeting job expectations, following company policies, and not having significant disciplinary issues.

DS Bus Lines, INC. (part of Beacon Mobility) is 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.

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