School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver – Paid CDL Training

Immediately hiring School Bus Drivers in Overland Park, KS. Paid CDL training, flexible hours, no nights or weekends, and a chance to make a difference every day.

• Pay: $26.25/hr
• Guaranteed Hours: 25 hrs / week
• Location: 7321 W 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223
• Walk‑In Interviews: Monday‑Friday 9:30 am‑1:30 pm

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly direct deposit
• Paid CDL training – we’ll help you get your permit and pay you to train
• Flexible part‑time schedule with split shifts (morning & afternoon)
• No nights, weekends or holidays – perfect work‑life balance
• Seasonal employment option with summers off
• Guaranteed minimum hours with opportunities for extra routes and field trips
• Access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) (plan details vary by location); eligible locations may also offer sign‑on, attendance or referral bonuses
• A supportive, family‑oriented work environment where safety is our #1 priority

• Safely operate a school bus on assigned local routes
• Transport students to and from school, sports and events
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain a clean, safe bus environment
• Communicate courteously with students, parents and school staff
• Follow all federal, state, local and company safety rules

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (no CDL needed to start)
• Must have held a driver’s license for at least 3 years (5 years if applying in Tennessee)
• Minimum age: 21 (25 in Tennessee). If you’ve held a DOT‑regulated driving role in the past 3 years, we must be able to verify that employment per DOT guidelines
• Pass DOT drug screen, physical and background check
• Compliance with DOT regulations (marijuana prohibited, even for medical use)
• Reliable attendance & safety‑first attitude
• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles (including CDL if requested)
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety‑sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under company policy
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district and contract‑specific driver requirements

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay and PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan (e.g., 401(k))
• Eligible bonus programs (e.g., sign‑on, attendance, referral)

Durham School Services is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.