Bus Driver

Bus Driver – Independent School District 196

Part‑time positions, morning and afternoon, Monday‑Friday, during the school term.

Application Procedure
All applicants apply online trict
196.org as an External applicant.

• Operates bus on designated route and schedule, transporting only authorized students – routes, buses and times may vary.
• Performs daily pre‑trip inspection on assigned bus.
• Maintains proper student discipline according to district policies and department procedures.
• Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled.
• Completes pre‑trip logs, mileage, maintenance, accident and discipline reports as required and/or requested.
• The district provides training to obtain necessary licensure.

• Pre‑trip vehicle inspection: lifting hood, climbing and reaching to inspect engine area, bending and squatting to inspect tires, walking up and down bus aisle to check seats and exits. Will require some periods of exposure to elements.
• Continued braking, accelerating, steering and operation of service door and controls while driving.
• Capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult weight).
• Exposure to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

• Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED.
• Have a valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle) for Bus Driving Position.
• Prefer individuals available to work mornings and afternoons.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Demonstrates and role models positive, safe and responsible behavior.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Coordinator of Transportation

According to contractual agreement (based on 2024‑25 contract)

• Bus Drivers: $24.15 – $26.53 Hourly

All employees eligible for retirement plan; positions of 23 or more hours per week eligible for health, dental, life and long‑term disability insurance plans. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, sick‑leave, state pension plan, tax‑deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.

Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.