Top 15 Bus driver Jobs in Ames, Ia

School Bus Driver
First Student —Ames, IA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Bus Route Driver
Nevada Community School —Nevada, IA
- Full-time
- Entry level
Transit Driver - PT
City of Ames, IA —Ames, IA
- $22.89 - $29.53 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- CDL A
Driver - Story County (Part-time) $15/hr
HIRTA Public Transit —Ames, IA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Older adults
- Entry level
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Substitute Bus Driver
United Community School district —Boone, IA
- $50.25 per trip
- Clean driving record
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
Activities Bus Driver
TeachIowa —Story City, IA
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick time
2026-2027 School Van Driver (Regular and Substitute)
Ballard Community School District —Huxley, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
Bus Driver
CIT Charters, Inc. —Ankeny, IA
- From $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- CDL A
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Bus Driver
Collins-Maxwell CSD —Maxwell, IA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
2026-2027 School Bus Driver (Regular and Substitute)
Ballard Community School District —Huxley, IA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
Bus Driver
United Community School district —Boone, IA
- Clean driving record
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
13d
School Bus Driver
North Polk Community School District —Alleman, IA
- From $35.12 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- High school
- Mid-level
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Driver - Boone County (Part-time) $15/hr
HIRTA Public Transit —Boone, IA
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Older adults
- Entry level
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2026-27 Regular Route and Substitute Bus & Van Drivers
Bondurant-Farrar Community School District —Bondurant, IA
- Part-time
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Bus Driver
Ogden Community School District —Ogden, IA
- Full-time
- High school
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level

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CDL Class B Driver- Passenger endorsement
Urban Express Charter —Columbus, OH
Valid CDL class A or B driver’s license. Keep commercial driver license up to date. Minimum 1yr of CDL driving experience. Able to pass drug and alcohol test.
From $240 a day
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School Van Driver
Community Bus Services —Johnstown, OH
We offer PAID training programs for Van Drivers and School Bus Driver Trainees for those who are seeking to further their driving career.
$20 an hour
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School Bus Driver

First Student -
Ames, IA

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Job Details

Part-time
$23 - $26 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

CDL B
Route driving
Post-trip inspection protocols
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Pre-trip inspection protocols
Automotive preventive maintenance inspections
Passenger loading and unloading procedures
Customer service
Adhering to traffic regulations
No experience needed
Mobility aids
Performing regular vehicle safety checks
Driver's License
Dedicated driving routes
Experience working with children
Cleaning
Vehicle codes
Passenger pickup and drop-off
CLP
Traffic laws
Leadership
Student safety monitoring
Entry level
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Ames, IA

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000*

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:

Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications
Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Training Rate: $16.00
Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training provided!

Commercial Learners Permit Bonus**
$1000.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 1 day of completing the Virtual CLP class.
$750.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 7 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.
$250.00 Bonus - if the CLP is presented within 14 days of completing the Virtual CLP class.

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.
Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.
Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.
Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.
Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.
Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.
Safety or Attendance bonuses**
Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus***

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.
Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).
Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.
Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.
Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.
Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

Retirees looking for supplemental income
Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work
Veterans transitioning into civilian roles
Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job
People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

Are at least 21 years old
Have a valid driver's license for at least 3 years
Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off
Enjoy working with students

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

Valid Class B License
History driving with ride share companies or taxi services
Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details.

**Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply.

***Commercial Learner's Permit Bonus conditions apply.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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