School Bus Drivers - Route and Substitute - $500 Hiring Incentive

2026-2027 School Year

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 pre employment drug & alcohol screen


Successful background check required

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. See the job description for additional information.

Hours per day:
4-6 hours per day.


Most routes run 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, and 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
As per Bus Driver Agreement


Route Driver Hourly Rate: $27.00/hour, Activity/Dept Driver Hourly Rate: $21.75/hour

$500 Hiring incentive for new hires:

• Bus Driver: New employee is paid out $500 when the new employee has worked for 6 consecutive months
• Incentive does not apply to substitutes
• Rehires must have one year break in service to be eligible for hiring incentive

May become benefit eligible if combined with other positions.