School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Kansas Central School Bus is hiring permanent part-time School Bus Drivers in the Topeka area. Drivers operate morning and afternoon routes as regular or spare drivers, with opportunities to take on additional work such as midday routes, charters, and activity trips. The role includes transporting and assisting students, completing bus inspections, maintaining the vehicle, attending safety and training meetings, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. The company describes a casual, family-oriented environment and offers paid training to obtain a CDL.

Requirements

Have held a current, valid driver's license for at least 3 years.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a background check, DOT physical, and drug test.

Responsibilities

Drive morning and afternoon routes as a regular or spare driver.
Take on additional work opportunities such as midday routes, charters, and activity trips.
Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks.
Assist students with loading and unloading.
Communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including through the emergency door.
Open and close service doors and move up and down bus steps multiple times daily.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
Clean the bus's outside windows.
Maintain fuel and DEF levels in the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.

Benefits

Casual and family-oriented work environment.
Vision and dental benefits.
401(k) with a 50% company match.
Paid holidays.
Paid training to obtain a CDL and CDL reimbursement.
Paid DOT physical and drug test.
$1,000 sign-on bonus and $1,000 referral bonus.
Option to bring children aged 1 year and older to work.
Guaranteed 25 hours per week, with opportunities to sign up for additional work.
Option to take summers off without losing seniority.