School Bus Driver | $24.25 Per Hour Starting | Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus | Paid CDL Training | Columbia, MO

DS Bus Lines | A Beacon Mobility Company

Serving Columbia Public Schools

Every Ride Matters. Every Driver Matters.

Looking for a rewarding part-time career with great pay, a flexible schedule, and more time for your family and the things you enjoy?

DS Bus Lines is hiring School Bus Drivers in Columbia, Missouri.

And this isn't your typical part-time job.

Starting Pay: $24.25 Per Hour

Plus, qualified new drivers may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $3,000.

Already have a CDL Class B with the required passenger and school bus endorsements?

You may qualify for the $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Don't have a CDL?

You may qualify for a $1,500 sign-on bonusand paid CDL training is available.

Whether you're an experienced professional driver or you're looking for your first opportunity behind the wheel of a school bus, DS Bus Lines can help you build a rewarding career while serving Columbia-area students and families.

Why Drivers Choose DS Bus Lines

$24.25 Per Hour Starting Pay

Earn competitive hourly pay while doing meaningful work in your community.

Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualified CDL drivers may be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualified non-CDL applicants may be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Paid CDL Training

No CDL?

No problem.

Qualified applicants can receive paid training to help earn the Commercial Driver's License needed to become a School Bus Driver.

Flexible Weekday Schedule

School bus driving can provide a schedule that works around your family, another job, school, retirement, or personal interests.

Home Every Day

No long-haul driving.

No weeks away from home.

You'll work in the Columbia community and return home after your routes.

No Nights or Weekends

Enjoy your evenings and weekends with family and friends.

Major Holidays Off

Spend important holidays with the people who matter most.

Summers Off

Enjoy more time with your family, travel, hobbies, or other summer activities.

Benefits Available

Eligible part-time employees have access to a variety of benefit programs and employee resources.

Meaningful Work

Every day, you're helping local students safely get to school and return home.

Every Ride Matters.

More Than a Job...A Better Lifestyle

Imagine starting your morning knowing exactly where you're going.

You pick up your students.

You safely transport them to school.

Then you have time for the rest of your day.

Maybe you have another job.

Maybe you're raising children.

Maybe you're retired.

Maybe you're attending college.

Maybe you're simply looking for a job that doesn't take over your entire life.

Then, when the school day is finished, you return students safely home.

And you're home, too.

That's what makes school bus driving different.

Great pay. Meaningful work. A schedule designed around the school day.

No CDL? We'll Help You Get One.

You don't need to already have a Commercial Driver's License to become a School Bus Driver with DS Bus Lines.

Paid CDL training is available for qualified applicants.

We'll help you learn the skills, safety procedures, and professional driving techniques needed to become a successful School Bus Driver.

You bring:

A valid driver's license.

A safe driving record.

A commitment to safety.

Patience.

Reliability.

A willingness to learn.

We'll help you with the rest.

And qualified non-CDL applicants may also be eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Already Have Your CDL?

Experienced professional drivers are encouraged to apply.

If you already hold a CDL Class B with the required Passenger and School Bus endorsements, you may qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Your experience driving buses, trucks, shuttles, delivery vehicles, or other commercial vehicles can be extremely valuable in student transportation.

And instead of long-haul driving or spending days away from home, you can put your professional driving skills to work serving the Columbia community.

You May Be More Qualified Than You Think

Our best drivers come from many different backgrounds.

Parents Returning to the Workforce

Looking for meaningful income while maintaining time for your family?

School transportation can be an excellent fit.

Retirees

Want to stay active and earn additional income without committing to a traditional full-time schedule?

Your experience, reliability, and professionalism are valuable.

Military Veterans

Veterans bring discipline, responsibility, safety awareness, teamwork, and leadership skills that translate extremely well to student transportation.

Teachers & School Employees

Already understand the importance of schools and children?

Your experience working with students can be a tremendous asset.

Teacher Aides & Paraprofessionals

Your patience and understanding of children make you a natural fit for school transportation.

Daycare Professionals

Already comfortable caring for children and communicating with parents?

Those skills matter behind the wheel, too.

Healthcare & Social Service Professionals

Patience, compassion, responsibility, and communication are essential qualities for successful School Bus Drivers.

Retail, Hospitality & Customer Service Professionals

If you're dependable, friendly, patient, and comfortable working with people, you may be surprised how well your skills transfer.

College Students

Looking for meaningful part-time employment that works around classes and other commitments?

School transportation can provide a flexible opportunity while you're pursuing your education.

Make a Difference in Columbia

Every morning, Columbia families trust DS Bus Lines with their children.

Every afternoon, they trust us to bring those children safely home.

That responsibility matters.

You're not simply driving a route.

You'll become a familiar face to students.

You'll learn their names.

You'll build relationships.

You'll help create a safe and positive environment at the beginning and end of their school day.

For many children, their School Bus Driver is one of the first adults they see each morning.

That's a responsibility worth taking seriously.

And a job worth being proud of.

What You'll Do

Safely transport students to and from school and school-related activities.

Follow established routes and schedules.

Perform required pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.

Conduct required child safety checks after every route.

Maintain a clean, safe, and properly functioning school bus.

Follow applicable transportation and DOT safety requirements.

Communicate professionally with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, and fellow employees.

Maintain a safe, respectful environment on the bus.

Report vehicle or safety concerns promptly.

Represent DS Bus Lines with professionalism, courtesy, and pride.

Because Every Ride Matters.

What We're Looking For

You don't have to be an experienced bus driver to join our team.

We're looking for people who are:

Dependable

Safety-minded

Patient

Responsible

Professional

Friendly

Comfortable working with children

Able to follow established procedures

Committed to excellent service

Willing to learn

A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.

Qualified applicants must be able to meet applicable CDL, physical, background check, drug screening, and other employment requirements.

CDL experience is preferred but not required. Paid CDL training is available for qualified applicants.

Benefits Available

Eligible employees may have access to:

Medical Fixed-Payment Indemnity Plan

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Accident Coverage

Critical Illness Coverage

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Program

Paid Professional Training

Supportive Local Management

A Respectful, Family-Oriented Workplace

Why Drivers Stay With DS Bus Lines

Our drivers appreciate:

$24.25 starting pay

Paid CDL training

Sign-on bonus opportunities

Flexible weekday schedules

Being home every day

No nights

No weekends

Major holidays off

Summers off

Meaningful work

Supportive management

Working with local families and schools

The opportunity to make a positive difference in children's lives every day

A Company That Puts Safety First

At DS Bus Lines, safety isn't simply a requirement.

It's our responsibility.

Parents trust us with what matters most to them.

That's why our drivers receive training and ongoing support designed to help them safely transport students every day.

We take that responsibility seriously.

Because every student deserves a safe ride to school.

And every family deserves to know their child is in good hands.

About DS Bus Lines

DS Bus Lines is proud to be part of Beacon Mobility, one of North America's leading student transportation organizations.

For more than 30 years, DS Bus Lines has provided safe and reliable student transportation services to communities across the country.

Our culture is built around four core values:

We Care.

We Collaborate.

We Do the Right Thing.

We Have Fun.

We believe our employees are the driving force behind our success.

When we take care of our employees, they take care of our students.

And when our students are safe, everyone wins.

Walk-In Interviews Available

Want to learn more before applying?

Walk-in interviews are available.

Visit our Columbia location:

DS Bus Lines

3511 Clark Lane

Columbia, MO 65202

Come meet our team, learn more about the position, ask questions, and discover whether becoming a School Bus Driver is right for you.

Ready to Drive With Us?

If you're looking for a job that offers $24.25 per hour starting pay, paid CDL training, sign-on bonus opportunities, benefits, flexible scheduling, summers off, and meaningful work in your community, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Whether you're:

An experienced CDL driver

A parent returning to work

A retiree looking for a rewarding second career

A military veteran

A teacher or school employee

A college student

A customer service professional

Or simply someone ready for a change

We'd love to meet you.

Apply today or stop by for a walk-in interview.

$24.25 Per Hour Starting Pay

Up to $3,000 Sign-On Bonus

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Non-CDL Applicants

Paid CDL Training Available

No Nights. No Weekends. Summers Off.

Every Ride Matters. Every Driver Matters.

DS Bus Lines

3511 Clark Lane

Columbia, Missouri 65202

DS Bus Lines, a Beacon Mobility company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued, and given the opportunity to succeed. Military veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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