Bus Driver

Position Type:

Transportation/Bus Drivers

Date Posted:

6/5/2025

Location:

Transportation Center

Closing Date:

Ongoing for 25-26

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Position:

Bus Driver

Hours:

8 hours per day

5 days per week

10 months

Salary:

$24.47 + per hour

Requirements:

Ability to obtain CDL Class B driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements with current school bus physical. (Bloomington Schools will assist)

All Bus Drivers start out as Casual employees until a route is assigned.

Job Description:

* Insure the safety, welfare, and appropriate conduct of passengers on the vehicle

* Operate the vehicle with care to ensure efficiency. Conduct a complete daily pre-trip inspection of the bus and any special equipment. Keep the inside of the bus clean and free of debris

* Ability to drive your route in any bus as directed by Dispatch

* Able to read maps and or follow driving directions

* Follow route copies precisely

* Report on time for all assigned duties

* Deliver outstanding service to:

* Students

* Parents

* School staff

* Transportation co-workers

* Law enforcement officials

* Show courteous behavior to driving public.

* Follow operational procedures in emergency situations. Be aware of these procedures and participate in safety events or evacuation drills.

* Complete required paperwork and submit in a timely manner.

* Participate in ongoing training and attend annual evaluations.

* Must ensure that all rules, laws, and policies set by Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Bloomington School District are strictly adhered to

Experience:

Previous working with children a plus

Hours:

4+ hrs. per day/ split shift, 5 days per week, 10 months a year

Benefits:

Benefits:

Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:

* Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.

* Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.

* Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.

* Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.

* Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing

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