Charter / Trip Driver

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Health & Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Sick-time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools seeks a Charter/Trip Driver to transport students and staff. You will operate school buses safely, perform pre-trip inspections, and follow dispatch instructions for charter trips. The role requires a valid CDL Class B with passenger and school bus endorsements and a good driving record.

Hours vary across the school year and may include some summer shifts. Bloomington Public Schools provides paid training, health/dental insurance, a pension plan, sick time, and paid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Prefer CDL Class B with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Ability to work AM/PM with flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and welfare of passengers on the bus.
• Conduct daily pre-trip inspection and keep bus clean.
• Follow dispatch directions for charter/ trips and read maps.
• Complete required paperwork (logs, maintenance reports, incidents).
• Attend training and annual evaluations; follow MnDOT and district policies.

Skills

CDL Class B

Passenger endorsements

School bus endorsement

Safe driving history

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Openings as of 9/2/2026

Charter / Trip Driver JobID: 9633

• Position Type: Transportation/Bus Drivers
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Transportation Center
• Date Available: Ongoing for 26-27

Position: Charter / Trip Driver

Hours: Varies School year / some summer

Salary: $25.54+ per hour

Requirements: Ability to obtain CDL Class B driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements with current school bus physical. (Bloomington Schools will assist)

Job Description:

• Insure the safety, welfare, and appropriate conduct of passengers on the vehicle.
• Operate the vehicle with care to ensure efficiency. Conduct a complete daily pre-trip inspection of the bus and any special equipment. Keep the inside of the bus clean and free of debris (fuel, sweep, and empty trash after each trip).
• Ability to drive your charter / tripin any bus as directed by Dispatch
• Able to read maps and or follow driving directions
• Follow tripcopies precisely
• Report on time for all assigned duties
• Students
• Parents
• School staff
• Transportation co-workers
• Law enforcement officials
• Show courteous behavior to driving public.
• Follow operational procedures in emergency situations. Be aware of these procedures and participate in safety events or evacuation drills.
• Complete required paperwork and submit in a timely manner (pre-trip log, mileage, maintenance, accident, and discipline reports as required and or requested).
• Participate in ongoing training and attend annual evaluations.
• Must ensure that all rules, laws, and policies set by Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Bloomington School District are strictly adhered to.

Physical Requirements:

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

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be a high school graduate or hold a GED, enjoy working with children and have a valid driver's license for at least 1 year with a good driving record. Prefer individuals with a Class B CDL, School bus, and Passenger endorsements.
• Individuals that are able to work AM and PM and have flexible schedules.

Experience: Previous working with children a plus

Hours: Varied days and hours throughout the school year and summer

Benefits: Paid Training, health & dental insurance, pension plan, sick-time, and paid holidays if qualifies.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing for the 2026-2027 school year