School Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Quick look:

Compensation/Incentives:

• Pay: $27-$30 an hour
• $1 an hour incentive pay
  • Paid out quarterly:
    • 50₵ for attendance
    • 50₵ for Safety score
  • Paid CDL B training:
    • Endorsements:
      • Air brakes
      • Passenger
      • School bus
    • Acquired PTO
    • Opportunities for advancement:
      • Motorcoach
      • Support Staff
      • Management
      • etc…

Typical hours:

• Around 2 to 2.5 hours each route (4-5 hours per day)
  • Times vary: 6-9am, and 1:30-5pm
• 2-hour minimum pay
• Average 30 hours per week
• Ability to take up charter work

School Districts:

• Spring Lake Park
• NWSISD (includes Fridley, Rockford, Osseo, and Anoka-Hennepin)
• Gentry Academy
• Totino Grace

Disqualifying factors:

• State of Minnesota disqualifications:
  • DWI/DUI in the past 5 years
  • 4+ moving violations in past 5 years
  • Positive Drug test
  • Under 18 years old
  • Link to disqualifying factors:

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• Voigt’s Disqualifications:
  • Felony
  • Any positive or refused drug/alcohol test

Upon Hire:

• In more detail at the bottom:
  • Pre-Employment Drug test
  • Passing DOT Health Certification
  • Physical Assessment of duties
  • CDL training and test

Referral Program:

• 1st referral: $850
• 2nd referral: $1,000
• 3+ referral: $1,200

Benefits:

• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Accident
• Disability
• Cancer Assist
• Critical Illness
• Health
  • After working 30 hrs/wk for 12 months
• 401K
  • After working 800 hours
• Bring your Child
  • Enrolled in one of our school districts

More in depth analysis:

Join the Voigt's Bus Family!

Voigt's Bus has been family-owned and operated since 1947.  Now, more than ever, our communities and future leaders need you to fill the seat behind the wheel. At Voigt’s, we strive to find the best fit for you through a variety of CDL and non-CDL options in the Fridley Region.

Why Join Us?

• Cooperative Scheduling: Choose from AM and/or PM routes, or school bus charters/activities. Great opportunities for adding supplemental income to an existing employment or varying schedules.
• Community Impact: Help transport students safely to and from school, and engage in meaningful, positive interactions.
• Seasonal Options : Commit to the school year (170 days) and choose to work year-round or take summers off. 
• Diverse Opportunities : Drive for school districts, student activities, company shuttles, concerts, birthday parties, and other special events.

Driving Options:

1. AM and/or PM Routes servicing the students of Spring Lake Park or NWSISD.

• • Offers consistent scheduling and income Monday-Friday.  

1. School Bus Charters/Activities

• • Hours will vary.  They are dependent upon the groups request.  
  • Potential for charter work 3-5 days a week.
  • Transport students on pre planned outings or to athletic events.

Upon Hire:  (Listed below are the State and Federal Requirements for Operating a School Bus in Minnesota.  Other variables may disqualify individuals based on specific criteria, including criminal offenses, driving violations, or failure to meet health standards.)

• A valid CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, and no Airbrake restrictions, is required.
• Successful completion of a Pre-Employment Drug Test, along with Federal Random Drug Testing, is mandatory.
• A passable Pre-Employment Physical Assessment must be completed.
• A passable Medical Examination for the DOT Health Card must be completed.
• Paid behind-the-wheel training will be provided.
• A Road Test will be completed and administered by a State Certified Examiner.

Our Commitment to Safety:

• We are a “Zero Tolerance Substance Abuse Company”: All positions are required to complete a pre-employment drug test and random tests throughout employment.  

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