Van Driver

Van Driver

Are you ready to start your career at an outstanding organization that offers a secure, stable work environment; provides employees with an excellent, fully comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and a 403B with district matching funds; has opportunities for advancement; offers tuition reimbursement and training; and provides a supportive and fun work environment? If this sounds like you, then we invite you to join the excellent staff at Eden Prairie Schools today.

The van driver is responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and school-related programs using district-owned vans or other approved district vehicles. Routes may include transportation within Eden Prairie Schools and throughout the Twin Cities metro area. Students transported may include students with special needs requiring patience, professionalism, and consistent support. This position follows a split-shift schedule with morning and afternoon route responsibilities and offers a minimum guarantee of 3.5 hours per day. No Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Paid training is provided.

Rate of pay: 2026-2027 Pay Rate $23.02/hour

Education/certification: Please review the attached job description to see more details about this position. High school diploma or equivalent. Valid MN driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Experience: Experience working with children or students preferred. Experience transporting passengers or driving professionally preferred. Experience working with students with special needs preferred.

Qualifications: Please see attached job description for more details about this position. Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment 5-panel drug screening. Subject to district Non-DOT random drug and alcohol testing requirements. Ability to obtain required district certifications. Ability to work split shifts between morning and afternoon routes. Ability to safely operate vans and district vehicles in varying traffic and weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff. Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to develop positive relationships with students and families.

Hours per day: 5 Start & ending time: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1:45 PM - 4:45 PM (Exact times may vary depending on route assignment) Working days per year: 178

Benefits: Medical/hospital coverage for single or family with generous contributions by the district. Excellent dental coverage for single or family, at no cost to the employee. Long-term disability insurance. Workers Compensation coverage. Life Insurance. Retirement plan (PERA). 403B tax-deferred savings plan with district match. Paid sick leave. Paid disaster leave. Paid personal leave. Tuition Reimbursement.

Application review to begin: Please submit your application right away as application review will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by the review date which begins ASAP.

Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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