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

About the role

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.

About the role

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

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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

Additional information

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.

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.