School Bus Driver Paid Training!

Minnesota Coaches & Affiliates; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Funded Profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Attendance bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Signing bonus (where applicable)

Job summary

Minnesota Coaches & Affiliates is seeking part-time School Bus Drivers to support daily routes, field trips, and special transportation needs. We offer paid CDL training on-site and opportunities for daytime, evening, and weekend work.

The role welcomes retirees, students, and parents seeking flexible, part-time hours. You’ll join a safety-first team focused on dependable service to students and communities while training to handle DOT requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks, drug test, and DOT physical.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented mindset.
• No experience required—we train the right people.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students and passengers on assigned routes, field trips, and charter events.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist passengers during boarding and unloading, including students and individuals with special needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle environment.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch and team members.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and passengers.
• Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety procedures

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Teamwork

Job description

School Bus Driver Paid Training!

Voyageur Bus, operating under Minnesota Coaches, is a school transportation company proudly serving the Duluth community since 1971.

We are currently hiring School Bus Drivers to support daily routes, field trips, athletic events, and special transportation needs.

Whether you already have your CDL or are starting fresh, we will support your success from day one!

What You’ll Do

• Safely transport students and passengers on assigned routes, field trips, and charter events


• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections


• Assist passengers during boarding and unloading, including students and individuals with special needs


• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle environment


• Communicate effectively with dispatch and team members


• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and passengers


• Follow all DOT regulations, traffic laws, and company safety procedures

Schedule & Flexibility

• Part-time, flexible scheduling (25-30 hours a week)


• Opportunities for daytime, evening, and weekend work


• Ideal for retirees, stay-at-home parents, and college students

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive starting wages based on experience with Year Round work available


• Higher starting pay for CDL holders


• Paid CDL training with on-site testing


• Company Funded Profit sharing program


• 401(k) and retirement plan options


• Flexible schedule - AM/PM Only, Snow Bird, Evening/Weekend


• Referral program


• Paid training


• Attendance, safety, and performance bonuses paid monthly


• Overtime opportunities


• Signing bonus (where applicable)

What You’ll Need

• Minimum age: 18


• Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record


• Ability to pass background checks, drug test, and DOT physical


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented mindset


• No experience required — we train the right people

Why Join Us

• Family-like Environment with a Supportive Culture


• A Management Team that is accommodating and dedicated to the staff


• Safety-first operations with strong leadership support


• Opportunity to build a career or earn supplemental income


• Make a real impact transporting students and communities safely

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply.

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Voyageur

Average Pay Rate

26.71

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.