Lake Country School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Lake Country Transportation


"Delivering Excellence With Every Trip"


Lake Country Transportation - a proud member of the ColorFuel family

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At Lake Country Transportation (LCT), our mission is simple - Delivering Excellence With Every Trip. The kids we transport are at the heart of everything we do. We seek drivers with "untapped potential" - people with a twinkle in their eye, a smile on their face, and the desire to make a difference in the lives of our kids and the communities that we serve. Our team lives by the core values of integrity, respect, and grace.

What You'll Do

As a School Bus Driver, you'll safely transport students while providing high-quality, consistent communication with dispatch and school partners. You'll lead by example, promote a positive culture, and help ensure each ride reflects Lake Country's values of integrity, respect, and grace.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a bus along a designated route to pick up and drop off students at scheduled stops
• Follow all LCT policies, procedures, and safety standards, including the Pre-Trip Inspection and Smith System concepts
• Arrive at Base on time and prepared for routes (typically: 5:00-7:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m.)
• Maintain logs and reports, which may include mileage, fuel consumption, and student counts
• Communicate effectively with parents, scholars, teachers, and colleagues
• Demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism on and off the road
• Keep the interior and exterior of the bus clean and presentable
• Motivate and support fellow team members
• Protect confidentiality and be respectful
• Attend all safety meetings
• Solve problems using integrity, respect, and grace

Who You Are

• A stay-at-home parent looking for extra income
• A retired individual who wants to engage with your community while making extra income
• A positive, dependable, and community-minded professional
• Enthusiastic about serving others
• Flexible, organized, and comfortable with technology
• Skilled at communicating with a variety of people and handling situations with Integrity, respect, and grace

Education & Qualifications

• Valid CDL or CLP with school bus and passenger endorsements
  • Will provide paid behind the wheel training to qualified candidates with current CLP
• Pass Background Check, Clearinghouse, and have compliant MVR (motor vehicle record)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous experience driving a school bus preferred but not required

Compensation

• $28.50 - $32.50 per hour, depending on years of experience

Perks & Benefits

• A company culture built on integrity, respect, and grace
• Competitive pay (same rate for route driving, charters, and safety/training meetings)
• Guaranteed minimum hours (5.5 hours/day for bus routes, depending on the school district, and while the school is in session)
• 401K company matching
• Weekly pay
• Training and ongoing development opportunities
• Employee Safe & Sick Time (ESST)
• Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)

We're Better Together.


At Lake Country Transportation, our drivers are the heartbeat of what we do. We take pride in providing safe, reliable service and building strong relationships with the communities we serve - one trip at a time. Visit our website to learn more and apply directly:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.