Do you love working with kids? Have you driven a school bus and miss the interaction, but not the daily route?
SPLAT by The Color Express is looking for experienced CDL school bus drivers who enjoy creating fun experiences just as much as driving safely.
Our custom party bus hosts glow-in-the-dark splatter paint experiences for birthday parties, schools, corporate events, and community festivals throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Important: We do not transport passengers on public roads. The bus remains parked during the event. Your primary responsibility is safely driving the bus to and from event locations and helping create an amazing experience once you arrive.
This Position is Perfect For:
- Retired school bus drivers
- Current substitute or part-time school bus drivers
- Drivers looking for flexible weekend and evening work
- People who genuinely enjoy working with children and families
What You'll Do
- Safely drive our custom bus to and from event locations.
- Complete a pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection.
- Help set up and prepare the event.
- Welcome guests with enthusiasm and energy.
- Assist guests with paint gear and supplies.
- Play our introductory safety video.
- Help facilitate the event alongside the instructor.
- Keep the party fun, organized, and running on schedule.
- Take photos during the event for our clients.
- Clean and restock the bus after each event.
Qualifications
Required / Highly preferred
- Valid CDL with Passenger endorsement (highly preferred)
- Previous school bus driving experience strongly preferred.
- Safe driving record.
- Comfortable working with children of all ages.
- Friendly, outgoing personality.
- Professional appearance and excellent customer service skills.
- Able to work evenings and weekends.
Preferred
- Experience supervising groups of children.
- Experience in customer service, education, recreation, or youth programs.
- Ability to think on your feet and solve problems calmly.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
✔ Safe behind the wheel
✔ Great with kids
✔ Dependable and punctual
✔ Energetic and fun
✔ Comfortable speaking to groups
✔ A team player who enjoys making people smile
Schedule
Events are primarily:
- Afternoons
- Evenings
- Weekends
Accept only the events that fit your availability.
Compensation
- Competitive hourly/per-event compensation based on experience.
- Paid drive time when applicable.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Independent Contractor (1099).
To Apply
Please send:
- Your resume
- Copy of your CDL with Passenger endorsement
- A brief introduction telling us about your school bus driving experience and why you'd be a great fit for SPLAT. [email protected]
If you've spent years safely transporting children and love making people smile, we'd love to hear from you.
SPLAT by The Color Express
"Where the ride is just the beginning of the experience!"
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
