School Bus Driver

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Minneapolis is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for students to and from school and events. The ideal candidate will operate a school transit bus, monitor student behavior, and perform vehicle inspections. A High School Diploma or GED is preferred, along with a valid Minnesota State Commercial Driver's License with the appropriate endorsements. This role requires effective communication and the ability to manage vehicle maintenance and safety through established protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota State Commercial Driver's License with school bus/passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Drive students to and from school and special events.
• Monitor students and enforce school policies.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections.
• Complete written reports daily.

Skills

Safe driving techniques

Knowledge of traffic laws

First aid and CPR

Vehicle maintenance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsement

Job description

Under general supervision, operates school transit bus on assigned routes to and from school and special events; provides safe and secure transportation service to students. Work is performed in a transit vehicle in a traffic environment, with moderate physical requirements. Required to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives students to and from school and special events.
• Monitors students and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Reports behavior issues and other concerns to supervisor.
• Performs daily vehicle inspections, and assures the bus is operating correctly.
• Conducts complete post-trip interior inspection of school bus for remaining students before leaving bus.
• Inspects vehicle, and identifies vehicle problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.
• Cleans the bus interior, sweeps the floors, and cleans windows and seats.
• Completes all required written reports on a daily basis.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Safety rules and regulations, and safe driving techniques in all road conditions.
• Local geographical area, road systems, and City and state traffic regulations.
• First aid and CPR.
• Capabilities, operational characteristics, adjustment and preventive maintenance of the type of vehicles to which assigned.

SKILL IN

• Operating vehicles in a safe manner, in compliance with all traffic laws, District policy and procedures, and state and local regulations.
• Following and maintaining safety standards.
• Adjusting and performing preventive maintenance on the vehicles to which assigned.
• Recognizing potentially hazardous situations on the road and taking appropriate action.
• Reading and understanding a variety of plans and maps.
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota State Commercial Driver's License with school bus/passenger endorsement.