Transportation Bus Driver Part-Time

Transportation Bus Driver Part-Time

Blue Springs Transportation Center - BLUE SPRINGS, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5496337

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 13, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Part Time Bus Driver

Blue Springs School District

Position Summary:

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support for the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing support within the student transportation services area; transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

• This job reports to Director of Transportation
• This position is considered Part Time (under 19.75 hrs /week)
• The pay range for this position is: $20.99 – $28.19 per hour. Pay is commensurate with Full Time, parallel years of experience.

Essential Functions:

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing established guidelines and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations (e.g., road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g., safety meetings, weather driving, emergency evacuations, intruders, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drive’s school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
• Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g., oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies, and/or practices (e.g., scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.
• Inspects assigned inbox daily and sign up for applicable communication services for the purpose of facilitating communication throughout the district.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit (e.g., follow elementary/middle school seating chart, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, steering components, emergency exit, blood spill kits, heat/AC, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares reports (e.g., field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g., discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies…