Charter & Activity Bus Driver – Flexible Events & Trips
NRT Bus, Inc.
Apply to this jobLocation: Columbia, MO | Pay: $24.25 / Hour | Job Type: Part-Time / Flexible
Role Summary: Freedom Beyond the Route
Are you looking for a driving role that doesn’t feel like a "grind"? DS Bus Lines is hiring a Charter & Activity Bus Driver in Columbia, MO. This position is designed for drivers who want a flexible, non-traditional schedule transporting passengers to sporting events, field trips, and special activities.
If you prefer variety over a fixed morning/afternoon route and want to earn $24.25/hour, this is the perfect opportunity for retirees, veterans, or CDL holders seeking supplemental income.
What’s In It For You?
High Hourly Pay: Starting at $24.25/hr.
Flexible Scheduling: We work around your availability. Ideal for those who don't want guaranteed daily hours.
Paid CDL Training: Don’t have your CDL B with S&P endorsements yet? We’ll pay you to get them.
Benefits: 401(k) options, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance.
Performance Perks: Monthly Safety Bonuses and Teamsters CBA membership.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Charter and Activity specialist, your day-to-day changes constantly. You aren't just a driver; you are an essential part of the community's biggest events.
Event Transportation: Safely transport passengers to field trips and sporting events.
Route Autonomy: Use navigation apps to research and plan the best routes based on traffic and weather.
Vehicle Care: Perform pre/post-trip inspections and ensure your bus is fueled and ready for the next adventure.
Passenger Engagement: Provide professional, top-tier customer service to students, coaches, and clients.
Qualifications (The "Must-Haves")
Age: 21+ with a valid driver’s license for 3+ consecutive years.
License: CDL B with S & P endorsements (or the willingness to let us train you!).
Background: Clean driving record (no suspensions) and ability to pass a background check/drug screen.
Mindset: Must be comfortable with a variable schedule and last-minute changes—flexibility is the heart of this role.
Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
DS Bus Lines is a family-oriented company that focuses on our core values of family, respect, service, and safety. We understand how important of a responsibility transporting children is and we take that role very seriously. We strive to create mutual respect and trust with school districts so that we can work together to provide the best possible service for students and parents.
Summary
Transport passengers for events with flexible hours, perform vehicle inspections, provide customer service
Job title
Charter & Activity Bus Driver
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
transportation
Location requirements
Columbia, MO; flexible remote work allowed
Salary
$24.25 / Hour
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Columbia, MO, USA
United States