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.

Texting Privacy Policy and Information:

• Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
• No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.
• Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
• Msg & data rates may apply.
• OPT out at any time by texting "Stop".