School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver Job Overview SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
27.5 hours weekly minimum guaranteed!

Minnesota Coaches is hiring experienced CDL school bus drivers at our Silver Lake Bus location.

We are seeking dedicated and responsible route drivers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely transporting passengers along designated routes while providing excellent customer service. This role requires strong communication skills, some mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work with diverse populations, including children and individuals with special needs.

YOUR PAY Starting wage: $28.69 per hour

Earn up to an additional $1.00 per hour safety bonus

Paid Weekly Extra charter and activity work available

Employee referral bonuses

Profit sharingA SCHEDULE THAT WORKS FOR YOU Morning and afternoon routes

Morning-only routes

Afternoon-only routes

No nights or weekends for regular school routes

Summers off—or choose summer work for additional income

Duties

Safely operate a vehicle along assigned routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance.

Assist passengers, including children and those with disabilities, during boarding and disembarking.

Maintain accurate records of passenger counts, mileage, and any incidents that occur during the route.

Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding route changes or passenger needs.

Provide exceptional customer service to all passengers, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.

Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and regulations while driving.

Requirements Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Must be authorized to work in the United States Experience in school bus driving preferred, but not necessary.

Basic mechanical understanding to perform pre-trip inspections.

Ability to communicate clearly in English; multilingual skills are a plus.

Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanor.

Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records.

Previous experience in childcare or working with children is an advantage.

Ability to pass required background checks as required by company policies.

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physicalA commitment to safely transporting students BENEFITS AVAILABLE Vision and dental insurance eligibility MN ESSTProfit sharing

Opportunity to bring your child to work

Paid CDL training

Consistent, dependable part-time work ALREADY HAVE A CDL?

Great—you may qualify for our $3,000 sign-on bonus! Bonus eligibility and payment milestones will be reviewed during the hiring process.

DON’T HAVE A CDL?

We will train you! Qualified candidates receive paid training and support earning the CDL and endorsements required to drive a school bus.

If you are passionate about providing safe transportation services and enjoy working with children, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a School Bus Route Driver.

Silver Lake Bus Average Pay Rate
28.69

Benefits and Total Rewards We believe in rewarding great people with meaningful benefits that support your health, growth, and long term success.

Part Time Team Members Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid training

Annual bonus opportunity

Career development opportunities

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties consistent with business needs. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, interpret, or apply this job description at its discretion and in accordance with applicable law.

This job description does not create a contract of employment with the Company. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, subject to applicable law.

Minnesota Coaches LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.