School Bus Driver

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible hours

Retirement contributions

Health insurance

Job security

School calendar

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking Bus Drivers to transport students safely to and from school and related activities. The role offers paid training, flexible hours, and benefits aligned with a school calendar.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and are willing to train for a state bus license. You will interact with students, parents, and staff while maintaining safety and reliability on every route.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid School Bus License or willingness to train.
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interact with all ages of children.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• First aid and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the bus before operation.
• Review route directions before driving.
• Follow routes, times and stops; ensure safe loading/unloading of students.
• Transport authorized passengers.
• Obey all relevant laws and regulations.
• Complete required written reports.
• Maintain a clean, fueled bus.
• Operate two-way radio.
• Report mechanical issues to shop.
• Maintain discipline and report issues.
• Report crashes immediately.
• Enforce no smoking or eating on bus.
• Perform post-trip inspections.
• Follow district handbook and contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Student interaction

Communication with parents

Attendance reliability

First aid CPR trained

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position

Bus Driver

Hours

Morning and/or afternoon hours may be available. PT routes- 6-9:30 AM, and 1:30-4:30 PM (hours can vary by assigned route)

Location

District Wide

Wage Information

$29.00/ hour

Additional Information

Work a school calendar with the option of summer work if available.

Benefits

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

Description

South Washington County School District seeks Bus drivers for route driving.

• Paid training
• Flexible hours
• Retirement contributions
• Health insurance benefits (20+ hrs/week)
• Job Security
• Work a school calendar with the option of summer work if available

Qualifications

• Driver Record Check
• Interview
• State of Minnesota Criminal Background Check
• Reference Checks
• Classroom Training and a Behind the Wheel Evaluation
• Pass the DOT Pre-employment Drug Screening

If you do not have a School Bus License we will train you. You will need to do the following in addition to the above items:

• Pass a CDL physical
• Obtain a CDL permit with school bus and Passenger endorsement
• Eligible for reimbursement for CDL
• Attend Classroom and Behind the Wheel Training
• Pass the Minnesota CDL/ School Bus Road Test

POSITION SUMMARY:

Safely transports students to and from school as well as school related activities and to assure students' safety while they are on the school bus or other district transportation vehicles.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects the school bus as required before operation.
• Reviews route direction as needed prior to driving route.
• Follows designated routes, times, bus stops and follows safe loading and unloading procedures when discharging students at their school or designated stop.
• Transports authorized passengers.
• Obeys Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.
• Completes written reports as required.
• Maintains a clean and fueled school bus.
• Operates the two-way radio.
• Reports all mechanical problems to Transportation Shop.
• Maintains discipline and reports student discipline problems.
• Reports all crashes immediately.
• Enforces regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Conducts a post trip inspection after each route.
• Follows the policies and procedures in accordance with the South Washington County Transportation Department Handbook and the provisions listed in the Bus Driver/Assistant Employee Contract.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid School Bus License or will train
• Positive interpersonal communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to interact with all ages of children
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Fully participate in training as requested
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• First aid and CPR training