School Bus Route Drivers - $500 Hiring Incentive

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $500

Job summary

Cambridge-Isanti Schools in Cambridge, Minnesota is seeking School Bus Route Drivers to transport students safely on scheduled morning and afternoon routes. Training is provided to obtain the required license endorsements and to ensure compliance with safety standards while interacting with students.

Starting pay is $27.50 per hour with a $500 hiring incentive for drivers in training or CDL-licensed drivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license with clean driving record.
• DOT physical exam completed.
• Background check clearance required.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from the school site and events.
• Operate bus on scheduled routes; average 5 hours per day.
• Adhere to Cambridge-Isanti Schools policies and safety guidelines.
• Complete training to obtain necessary licenses and endorsements.

Skills

Safe driving

Punctuality

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

School Bus Route Drivers – $500 Hiring Incentive

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Transportation – Cambridge, Minnesota. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5840965

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Minnesota license with clean driving record
• Successful completion of DOT physical exam
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screen

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Needed:

• Successful candidates must be able to work split shift; have skills and aptitude to operate a bus safely; enjoy the presence of children; be reliable and punctual.
• No experience required – paid training provided to obtain necessary license and endorsements. DOT physical and drug testing are required.
• Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and honesty.

Specific Tasks:

To safely and efficiently transport students to and from their school site and/or special events.

Most drivers depart approximately 6:00 a.m. and return about 9:00 a.m.; depart again approximately 1:30 p.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. See the job description for additional information.

Hours per day: Averaging 5 hours per day

As per Bus Driver Agreement.

Route Driver Hourly Rate starting at $27.50/hour with the expectation of driving morning and afternoon routes.

$500 Hiring Incentive – Drivers in Training

To qualify for the $500 hiring incentive, employees must:

• Be a new employee of Cambridge-Isanti Schools.
• Not hold a valid Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements at the time of hire.
• Successfully obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements through the Cambridge-Isanti Schools training program.
• Be recommended into a regular bus route driver position with Cambridge-Isanti Schools.
• Successfully complete six (6) months of continuous employment in the regular full-time bus driver position.

$500 Hiring Incentive – CDL Licensed Drivers

To qualify for the $500 hiring incentive, employees must:

• Be a new full-time bus driver with Cambridge-Isanti Schools.
• Hold a valid Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements at the time of hire.
• Successfully complete six (6) months of continuous employment in the regular full-time bus driver position.

May become benefit eligible if combined with other positions.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $27.50 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Jerry Anderson, Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]