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.
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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DS Bus Lines Inc. is a transportation company providing bus services.