Bus Driver - Multiple Openings

Bus Driver

Operates bus on designated route and schedule, transporting only authorized students. Performs daily pre-trip inspection on assigned bus. Maintains proper student discipline according to district policies and department procedures. Keeps assigned bus clean and fueled. Completes pre-trip logs, mileage, maintenance, accident and discipline reports as required and/or requested.

Pre-trip vehicle inspection: lifting hood, climbing and reaching to inspect engine area, bending and squatting to inspect tires, walking up and down bus aisle to check seats and exits. Will require some periods of exposure to elements. Continued braking, accelerating, steering and operation of service door and controls while driving. Capable of lifting or dragging students in case of an emergency (ranging in weight from small child to full adult weight). Exposure to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold GED. Have a valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle) for Bus Driving Position. Prefer individuals available to work mornings and afternoons. Enjoy working with children. Demonstrates and role models positive, safe and responsible behavior. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Compensation / Benefits: According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-27 contract) Bus Drivers: $24.90 - $27.28 Hourly. All employees eligible for retirement plan; positions of 23 or more hours per week eligible for health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance plans. If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

Equal Opportunity Employer As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.