Bus Drivers for hire in Kansas City, MO

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    2,504

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills12%
    Organizational Skills9%
    Time Management8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED64%
    Associate's degree19%
    Vocational or technical training9%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years6%
    6-10 years18%
  • Current company

    First Student
    Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
    DS Bus Lines
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year32%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: Aug 14, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Kansas City, MO: $56,959 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $42,565$76,220 yearly

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  • School Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementTIPS

    Skills

    Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBookkeepingDatabase Systems
  • Driver/Operator

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Passenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementTanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLSchool Bus Endorsement

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOTRDrivingProduce
  • School Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementNon-CDL Class C

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceLift TruckForkliftCustomer Support
  • Bus Driver (Operator)

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL B

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceEnglishShift ManagementCash Handling
  • Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Kansas

    Licenses & certifications

    Order PickerPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementClass EDOT Physical Examination

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementCommunication SkillsGeneral Freight TransportationFreight
  • School Bus Driver

    Kansas City, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCertified Phlebotomy TechnicianSchool Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsOffice ExperienceCustomer Service

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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, organizational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for a Bus Driver?

Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Passenger Endorsement, Driver's License 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, bus driver (operator) and transit bus operator.

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, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a Bus Driver?

Most bus drivers have 16 years of professional experience.

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