Bus Driver Jobs in Kansas

A Bus Driver in the transportation industry is primarily responsible for operating a bus to transport passengers from one location to another. This could include driving school buses, intercity buses, transit buses, or motor coaches. Bus drivers must ensure safe transportation of passengers by following all traffic laws, adjusting their driving according to weather and road conditions, and managing any unruly or disruptive passengers. They also collect fares, answer questions about schedules or routes, and assist passengers with disabilities in getting on or off the bus.

Important skills for a bus driver include excellent driving skills, proficiency in operating various types of buses, and strong customer service skills. They should also have good physical health, as the job often requires sitting for long periods and occasionally lifting heavy luggage or wheelchairs. Moreover, they need to have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement, often requiring a special training program. Before becoming a bus driver, a person may have roles such as a taxi driver, a delivery driver, or a truck driver, which provide relevant experience in professional driving and interacting with passengers.

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Lawrence & KU Transit Bus Driver

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 2 days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 2 days ago

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Part-time bus driver

  • Galena, KS
  • 3 days ago
  • Galena, KS
  • 3 days ago

Part-time bus driver Galena USD 499 www.usd499.org Part-time bus driver Benefits Information NA Salary Information NA Employer Information...

Crude Oil Transport Driver

  • Greensburg, KS
  • 10 days ago
  • Greensburg, KS
  • 10 days ago

Crude Oil Transport Driver Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. Location Greensburg Posted date 4 days ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Job Type: Regular Plains All...

District Mechanic (& Bus Driver) (Starts July 1- 2023)

  • Atchison, KS
  • 12 days ago
  • Atchison, KS
  • 12 days ago

District Mechanic (& Bus Driver) (Starts July 1- 2023) Atchison USD 409 www.usd409.net Required Testing Certificates and Licenses Pre-hire and Random Drug Testing CDL with P- S and Air Brake Endorsement...

Bus Driver

  • Wichita, KS
  • 16 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 16 days ago

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for safely transporting program participants to designated locations. Successfully performing routine preventative maintenance checks on assigned vehicle....

Activity Route Bus Driver

  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago

Activity Route Bus Drivers are needed at Buhler USD 313. Paid training provided, flexible hours. Contact Tammy Heidel at ... or call ... with questions about the application process....

Bus Driver - CDL licensed

  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago

Buhler USD 313 is seeking Bus Drivers for the 2022-2023 school year. Must pass state-required physical examination for Bus Drivers and have a valid CDL license with required endorsements....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago
  • Buhler, KS
  • 29 days ago

Substitute bus drivers are needed at Buhler USD 313. Paid training provided, flexible hours. Contact Tammy Heidel at ... or call ... with questions about the application process....

Crude Oil Transport Driver

  • Iola, KS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Iola, KS
  • 30+ days ago

Job Type: Regular Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and...

Bus Drivers

  • Lansing, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lansing, KS
  • 45+ days ago

Bus Drivers Lansing USD 469 www.usd469.net Lansing USD 469 is accepting applications for Bus Drivers. Interested applicants may email ... with questions or for additional information....

Substitute Bus Driver

  • El Dorado, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Dorado, KS
  • 45+ days ago

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: Description** **Purpose:** To provide safe and efficienttransportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantagefrom the...

Bus Driver

  • Lawrence, KS
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lawrence, KS
  • 45+ days ago

We’re on the lookout for a friendly and dependable bus driver to join our Lifelong and Unified Recreation programs....

Regular Route Bus Driver

  • Tonganoxie, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Tonganoxie, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Regular Route Bus Driver Tonganoxie USD 464 www.tong464.org Transportation Driver Purpose: The Bus Driver provides clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students enjoy the full advantage...

Substitute Bus Drivers

  • Derby, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Substitute Bus Drivers JobID: 1141 Position Type: Operations: Transportation, Supply/Bus Driver Date Posted: 3/18/2024 Location: Transportation/Supply Center Additional Information: Show/Hide Rate of...

Bus Driver (multiple positions)

  • Derby, KS
  • 60+ days ago
  • Derby, KS
  • 60+ days ago

Bus Driver (multiple positions) JobID: 2985 Position Type: Operations: Transportation, Supply/Bus Driver Date Posted: 10/4/2023 Location: Transportation/Supply Center Additional Information: Show/Hide...

Demographic Data for Kansas

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Salary for Bus Driver Jobs in Kansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.


Highest Education Level

Bus Drivers in Kansas offer the following education background
High School or GED
37.4%
Bachelor's Degree
20.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.0%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
6.1%
Some College
3.1%
Some High School
0.8%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%



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