School Bus Driver - Sign-on Bonus Job at Lake City Transportation, Spring Lake Park, MN

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  • Lake City Transportation
  • Spring Lake Park, MN

Job Description

Do you love driving and making a difference in your community? We’re looking for friendly, reliable, and safety-focused School Bus Drivers to transport students on their daily routes and after-school  trips. In this role, you’ll be the first smile they see in the morning and the last friendly wave in the afternoon! You’ll ensure a smooth, safe ride while keeping things fun, positive, and organized on board. If you’re ready to hit the road and be a hero to students every day, we’d love to have you on our team!

At Lake City Transportation, we are committed to providing reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions for schools and districts. Our mission is to offer diverse, ethical, and equitable services that prioritize efficiency and effectiveness. As a driver, you’ll help remove barriers to education—offering safe, supportive rides for students who need it most. More than just a job, this is meaningful work that makes a daily impact.

Your Role Will Include:

  • Safely transporting students on assigned routes and trips.
  • Ensuring student safety during boarding, travel, and drop-off.
  • Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
  • Maintaining order and discipline among  riders.
  • Establishing positive interactions with students, parents, and staff.
  • Keeping the bus clean and fueled per standard procedures.
  • Conducting state-mandated evacuation drills twice a year.
  • Completing required reports and complying with safety regulations.
  • Passing annual DOT physical and random drug/alcohol testing.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • At least 21 years old. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent.  
  • Valid State of Minnesota Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements.
  • Negative pre-employment controlled substance screen (49CFR Part 382.301).
  • Current US DOT Medical Card.
  • Successful completion of background check and drug test.
  • Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Ability to communicate in conversational English.
  • No felony level criminal conviction(s).

Driving Qualifications: Must not have been cited for any of the following violations in the past 36 months:

  • Reckless, negligent, or careless driving.
  • Any drug- or alcohol-related driving offense (including refusal to submit to a chemical test).
  • Fleeing or eluding law enforcement.
  • Failure to stop and identify after an accident (hit and run).
  • Vehicular assault, negligent homicide, or manslaughter.
  • Drag racing or racing on roadways.
  • Felony involving a motor vehicle (e.g., theft).
  • Driving with a suspended or revoked license or registration.
  • Speeding more than 15 mph over the limit.

Additionally, not eligible if have any of the following within the past 36 months:

  • Two or more at-fault accidents.
  • One at-fault accident combined with a moving violation.
  • More than two moving violations.

Salary and Benefits:

  • $30/hour, at least 6 hours of pay each day.
  • Receive a $750 bonus paid in $250 installments. Paid the last pay periods of September, December and March.
  • Earned Sick and Safe Time paid leave.
  • Five paid holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas).
  • Paid training time.

Location & Shift Times:  

  • School Start Date - September 2, 2025.
  • Within the hours of 5:30 AM - 5:30 PM School Day Driving, 2 PM - 10 PM After-School Activity Driving.
As a School Bus Driver, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring students get to and from school safely while making a positive impact in your community. If you're ready to drive the future and be a friendly face in students' daily lives, apply today and start your journey with us!

 

Job Tags

Immediate start, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift,

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