Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Position Type: Transportation / Bus Driver (Part‑time)

Date Posted: 12/16/2025

Location: District Office East

Closing Date: Accepting Applications

Operates bus on designated routes and schedule, transporting only authorized students. Performs daily pre‑trip inspections, maintains student discipline according to district policies, keeps the bus clean and fueled, and completes required logs, mileage, maintenance, accident, and discipline reports. Training and support to obtain necessary licensure are provided by the district.

• Operate the bus on designated route and schedule, transporting only authorized students – routes, buses, and times may vary.
• Perform daily pre‑trip inspection on assigned bus.
• Maintain proper student discipline according to district policies and department procedures.
• Keep assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Complete pre‑trip logs, mileage, maintenance, accident, and discipline reports as required and/or requested.
• Receive training to obtain necessary licensure.

• Inspect vehicle pre‑trip: lift hood, climb and reach to inspect engine area, bend and squat to inspect tires, walk up and down bus aisle to check seats and exits; exposure to elements may occur.
• Continue braking, accelerating, steering, and operation of service door and controls while driving.
• Be capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult weight).
• Be exposed to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle) for a bus driving position.
• Prefer individuals available to work mornings and afternoons.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Demonstrate and model positive, safe, and responsible behavior.
• Preferred:
  Experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community.

• All employees eligible for a retirement plan.
• Positions of 23 or more hours per week eligible for health, dental, life, and long‑term disability insurance plans.
• Benefits available to new employees effective the first day of active employment, including medical, dental, life, long‑term disability, sick leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays, or personal leave.

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, age or genetic information.

District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

* Asterisked categories are limited to employment‑related discrimination and harassment.