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Charter & Activity Bus Driver - Flexible Events & Trips

Beacon Mobility
Columbia, MO Part Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
DS Bus Lines Inc.

Location: 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.

About DS Bus Lines & Beacon Mobility

We are a growing family of companies dedicated to one mission: getting people where they need to go with compassion and safety. At Beacon, our values are simple: We Care; We Do the Right Thing; We Collaborate; and We Have Fun.

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.

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