Bus Drivers for hire in Kansas City, KS

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    2,587

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Time Management
    9%
    Leadership
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    59%
    Associate's degree
    18%
    Bachelor's degree
    9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    3-5 years
    20%
    1-2 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Durham School Services
    • First Student
    • Transdev Transportation Services
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    29%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, KS: $52,760 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $41,659 – $66,818 yearly
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  • Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLFirst Aid CertificationPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsDelivery Driving
  • Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CDL aPassenger EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCNACDL+8 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingDrivingCommercial Driving
  • School Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOTRDriving
  • Bus Operator

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitClass DCDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementAir Brake Endorsement+5 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsData EntryCleaning
  • Transportation Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid and CPRAEDFirst AidPassenger EndorsementCPRAED Operation+3 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClass EDrivingHome CareCustomer Service
  • CDL Class B Shuttle Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitCDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake Endorsement+4 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsShuttle DrivingDrivingBus Driving

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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?

The average time to fill a bus driver role is 110 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bus drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, time management and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for bus drivers?

Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, CDL B and CDL.

What are some job titles related to bus drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, driver and transportation driver.

What level of education is common for a bus driver?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Kansas City, KS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?

Most bus drivers have 13 years of professional experience.

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