School Bus Driver

300 Reliant Student Transport, LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision and dental insurance

Profit sharing

Paid CDL training

Consistent, dependable part-time work

Job summary

Minnesota Coaches LLC is seeking CDL school bus drivers for Minneapolis routes. You will safely transport students and passengers along designated routes, starting with a wage of $28.69 per hour and up to $31.31 with a safety bonus, plus eight paid hours per school day.

We offer a guaranteed schedule with mornings and afternoons, no nights or weekends for regular routes, and opportunities for extra charter work.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience in school bus driving preferred, but not necessary.
• Basic mechanical understanding to perform pre-trip inspections.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records.
• Previous experience in childcare or working with children is an advantage.
• Ability to pass required background checks as required by company policies.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical
• A commitment to safely transporting students

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a vehicle along assigned routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance.
• Assist passengers, including children and those with disabilities, during boarding and disembarking.
• Maintain accurate records of passenger counts, mileage, and any incidents that occur during the route.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding route changes or passenger needs.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all passengers, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and regulations while driving.

Skills

Valid driver's license

English communication

Customer service

Background checks

DOT physical

Drug test

Safety inspections

Child transport experience

Job description

School Bus Driver Job Overview (Guaranteed 40 hours a week on all Minneapolis routes)

$3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS – SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Earn up to $31.31 per hour with 8 paid hours guaranteed every school day!! Minnesota Coaches is hiring experienced CDL school bus drivers in Minneapolis. If you already have a CDL with school bus endorsements, you may qualify for a $3,000 sign-on bonus! We are seeking dedicated and responsible route drivers to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely transporting passengers along designated routes while providing excellent customer service. This role requires strong communication skills, some mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work with diverse populations, including children and individuals with special needs.

YOUR PAY

Starting wage: $28.69 per hour Earn up to an additional $1.00 per hour safety bonus Minimum of 8 paid hours guaranteed per school day Paid Weekly Extra charter and activity work available Employee referral bonuses Profit sharing A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS FOR YOU Morning and afternoon routes Morning-only routes Afternoon-only routes No nights or weekends for regular school routes Summers off—or choose summer work for additional income

Duties

Safely operate a vehicle along assigned routes, ensuring timely arrivals and departures. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure safety and compliance. Assist passengers, including children and those with disabilities, during boarding and disembarking. Maintain accurate records of passenger counts, mileage, and any incidents that occur during the route. Communicate effectively with dispatchers and other team members regarding route changes or passenger needs. Provide exceptional customer service to all passengers, addressing any questions or concerns they may have. Ensure compliance with all traffic laws and regulations while driving.

Requirements

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Must be authorized to work in the United States Experience in school bus driving preferred, but not necessary. Basic mechanical understanding to perform pre-trip inspections. Ability to communicate clearly in English; multilingual skills are a plus. Excellent customer service skills with a friendly demeanor. Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records. Previous experience in childcare or working with children is an advantage. Ability to pass required background checks as required by company policies. Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and DOT physical A commitment to safely transporting students

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Vision and dental insurance eligibility MN ESST Profit sharing Opportunity to bring your child to work Paid CDL training Consistent, dependable part-time work

#CEN Monarch Average Pay Rate 28.69 Benefits and Total Rewards We believe in rewarding great people with meaningful benefits that support your health, growth, and long term success. Part Time Team Members Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid training Annual bonus opportunity Career development opportunities

This job description outlines the general nature and level of responsibilities associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties consistent with business needs. The Company reserves the right to revise, modify, interpret, or apply this job description at its discretion and in accordance with applicable law. This job description does not create a contract of employment with the Company. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, subject to applicable law. Minnesota Coaches LLC and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Minnesota Coaches, a Reliant Transportation Group Company, aspires to be the most trusted passenger transportation provider, safely opening doors to learning and lifelong memories. Learn more about how we support communities and create meaningful travel experiences at www.minnesotacoaches.com or on Facebook @MinnesotaCoaches or LinkedIn @MinnesotaCoaches&Affiliates.