Bus Driver - Multiple Openings

Job Summary

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. The district provides training to obtain necessary licensure.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• Exposure to road dust, occasional fuel and exhaust fumes.
• 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).

Qualifications

• High school graduate or hold GED.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record and at least 3 years of driving experience (in any type of vehicle).
• 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible To Coordinator of Transportation.

Compensation / Benefits

• According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-27 contract).
• Buses: $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.
• 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.
• Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.

About the Role

The district is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages.

Schedule

Morning and afternoon, M-F, school term.

Benefits

• If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
• Includes 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.

Contact Information

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 – joel.milteer@district196.org) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 – jeremy.sorenson@district196.org) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 – eric.hansen@district196.org) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies.

The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 – janet.fimmen@district196.org) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability.

The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068.

Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).