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Posted 06 August, 2026

School Bus Driver - Odessa, MO

Ecco Ride
Odessa, MO, US Full Time

Job Description

*Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for mid-day and after-school shifts.*\n
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\n***BONUS OFFER***\n
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\n*CDL Holders with P&S Endorsements could receive up to $2,000 in your first year of employment when assigned an AM and PM route.*\n
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\n*Not A CDL holder? You can still receive up to $1,000 in your first year of employment in bonuses after obtaining your CDL with P&S endorsements and being assigned an AM and PM route.*\n
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\n***TRAINING***\n
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\n*We offer FREE CDL Prep courses to help you get your CDL Permit.*\n
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\n*We also offer paid training for CDL Permit Holders to get your CDL with P&S Endorsements.*\n
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\n***Daily Pay***\n
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\n*We offer Daily Pay which allows you to track, transfer, spend, or save your wages as you earn them instead of waiting for payday!*\n
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\n*Driver*\n
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\nSchool Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well-being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.\n
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\n*Their duties and responsibilities include:*\n
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\n* Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well-maintained\n
\n* Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route\n
\n* Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety\n
\n* Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration\n
\n* Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary\n
\n* Keeping the bus clean and free of trash\n
\n* Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed\n
\n* Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns\n
\n* Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents\n
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\n*Qualifications:*\n
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\n* Must be over the age of 21 (or older if the state requirement is different)\n
\n* Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations\n
\n* A clean driving record\n
\n* Ability to pass a background check\n
\n* Physical health and stamina to work long hours\n
\n* Excellent vision and good hearing\n
\n* Patient, responsible, and reliable\n
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\n*Physical Requirements:*\n
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\n· Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.\n
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\n· Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.\n
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\n· Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds\n
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\n· Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals\n
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\nJob Type: Part-time\n
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\nPay: From $18.00 per hour\n
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\nBenefits:\n
\n* 401(k)\n
\n* 401(k) matching\n
\n* Dental insurance\n
\n* Life insurance\n
\n* Referral program\n
\n* Vision insurance\n
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\nWork Location: In person