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Voigt's Bus Service

School Bus Driver

Fridley, MN · On-site

$27 - $30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paid CDL B training: * Endorsements: * Air brakes * Passenger * School bus * Acquired PTO * Opportunities for advancement: * Motorcoach * Support Staff * Management * etc... Typical hours: * Around 2 ...

Spectrum High School

Bus Driver

Elk River, MN · On-site

$18 - $24.50/hr

Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 9/5/2023 Location: Spectrum High School Closing Date: Until Filled School Bus and Van Driver Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN is hiring part-time bus ...

FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Bus Driver

Foley, MN · On-site

$1.6K - $1.8K/mo

Transportation/Bus Drivers Date Posted: 7/8/2026 Location: Bus Garage Position: Transportation School Bus Driver Location: Foley Public Schools Department: Transportation Pay: * Bus Driver: Pay is ...

Rush City Public Schools

Bus Driver

Rush City, MN · On-site

$36.48/hr

Transportation/School Bus Driver Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Rush City School District Date Available: Fall 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled BUS DRIVERS - BRING YOUR KIDS TO WORK! We are ...

Richfield Public Schools

Bus Driver

Richfield, MN · On-site

$25.96 - $29.17/hr

Transportation/Licensed Bus Drivers Date Posted: 2/9/2026 Location: Garage The Richfield Public School District is looking for qualified part-time Bus Drivers to work regularly scheduled routes ...

Foley Public School District

Bus Driver

Foley, MN · On-site

$1.6K - $1.8K/mo

Transportation/Bus Drivers Date Posted: 7/8/2026 Location: Bus Garage Position: Transportation School Bus Driver Location: Foley Public Schools Department: Transportation Pay: * Bus Driver: Pay is ...

Richfield Public Schools

Bus Driver

Minneapolis, MN

$25.96 - $29.17/hr

The Richfield Public School District is looking for qualified part-time Bus Drivers to work regularly scheduled routes, sports runs and substitute as needed. School bus endorsement with air brakes is ...

Sourcewell

Bus Driver

Royalton, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 5/28/2026 Location: Royalton Public Schools Date Available: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled District: Royalton School District 485 Title: School Bus ...

Sourcewell

Bus Driver

Royalton, MN · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 9/23/2022 Location: Royalton Public Schools Closing Date: Until Filled District: Royalton School District 485 Title: School Bus Driver Position Purpose Under ...

Cook County Independent School District 166

Bus Driver

MN · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Transportation/Bus Driver Date Posted: 3/8/2022 Location: Cook County ISD 166 Closing Date: Until Filled Bus Driver Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Facilities & Transportation ...

Sourcewell

Bus Driver

Staples, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Title: School Bus Driver Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school ...

Sourcewell

Bus Driver

Staples, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Title: School Bus Driver Position Purpose Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school ...

Northwest Service Cooperative

Bus Driver

Fergus Falls, MN

$28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bus Driver Job Summary: Primarily responsible for regular route bus driving along with transportation duties throughout the school day, possibly some evening or weekend trips for athletic events if ...

Spectrum High School

Bus Driver

Elk River, MN

$18 - $24.50/hr

School Bus and Van Driver Spectrum High School in Elk River, MN is hiring part-time bus drivers to help cover field trips, athletic events, and after school practices. Those interested must also ...

Cook County ISD 166

Bus Driver

Grand Marais, MN

$17 - $23.25/hr

Bus Driver Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Facilities & Transportation Specialist, transport students to and from school and school activities on a district owned school bus.

Minnesota Service Cooperatives

Bus Driver

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$25.54/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bus Driver Hours: 8 hours per day 5 days per week 10 months Salary: $25.54 + per hour Requirements: Ability to obtain CDL Class B driver's license with passenger and school bus endorsements with ...

Families First of Minnesota

Bus Driver

Rochester, MN · On-site

$24.47/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description BUS DRIVER Head Start/ Early Head Start Families First of Minnesota has 1 full-time or part-time part-year Bus Driver position available at its Rochester location for its 2026-2027 Head ...

Crookston

Bus Driver

Crookston, MN

$28.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bus Driver Job Summary: Primarily responsible for regular route bus driving along with transportation duties throughout the school day, possibly some evening or weekend trips for athletic events if ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for bus driver bus driver in Minnesota is $19.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.01 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectBus Driver Bus DriverSchool Bus Driver
CredentialsCommercial Driver's License (CDL)Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus endorsement
Work EnvironmentPublic transit, charter, or private transportationSchool campuses, student transportation
Employer & IndustryTransit agencies, private companies

Bus Driver Bus Drivers and School Bus Drivers both require a CDL, but School Bus Drivers need an additional endorsement. Bus Driver Bus Drivers typically work in public transit or private transport, while School Bus Drivers focus on transporting students. The roles overlap in credentials and work environment, but their specific duties differ based on the passenger type and setting.

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Infographic showing various Bus Driver Bus Driver job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, and 62% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,349 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

TRANSPORTATION BUS DRIVER - Bus Driver, Transportation I, II

TriValley Medical Group

Thief River Falls, MN • On-site

$21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION
The Bus Driver position has primary responsibility for the safety of passengers transported by the Tri-Valley Heartland Express Bus. The Bus Driver position has considerable contact and interaction with the public, requiring exceptional positive and professional customer service skills. Other duties include but are not limited to inspecting and maintaining the safety and cleanliness of the bus, applicable paperwork, marketing program services, answering customer questions and collecting fares.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily Operations
  1. Positively and professionally represents Tri-Valley Heartland Express and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., showing respect and appreciation to clients and the general public.
  2. Acts as a positive and professional role model for peers; working as a team to help each other learn and succeed. Is respectful of co-workers; appreciating their contribution to the success of daily operations and Transportation programs overall.
  3. Mentors substitute and new drivers; training and assisting with daily and monthly forms.
  4. Safely transports passengers to their destination; maintaining specified routes and destinations as scheduled. Adheres to passenger pick-ups and drop-offs as closely as possible.
  5. Safely operates the wheelchair lift as needed; properly securing passengers in wheelchair securement area, as trained.
  6. Safely assists ambulatory passengers with walkers or folding carts on and off the bus as needed.
  7. Assists passengers on and off the bus as needed.
  8. Advises all passengers to be seated and use seatbelts provided.
  9. Respectfully enforces passenger policies, maintaining a safe and positive environment.
  10. Effectively operates the communication equipment, maintaining positive, respectful, and appropriate communication at all times.
  11. Immediately reports delays of any kind to the Route Coordinator or designee to adapt route and/or communication with customers as appropriate.
  12. Completes records and reports on a daily and monthly basis, as required.
  13. Completes training, paperwork and attends meetings as requested by supervisor.

Public Relations and Marketing
  1. Performs public relations and marketing duties to increase ridership and public awareness.
  2. Responsible for depositing fare boxes, weekly, at designated drop spots.
  3. Sells tickets and collects fees

Safety - Compliance
  1. Remains alert and always focused on driving; is aware of potential weather and/or driving conditions that may affect the safety of passengers and route schedule.
  2. Performs Pre-Trip and Post-Trip Vehicle Safety Inspections according to checklist before each starting route and again when route is finished. Promptly reports vehicle problems to the Transportation Fleet Supervisor.
  3. Immediately reports vehicle accidents, regardless of damage, break downs, and passenger accident/incidents to the Transportation Program Manager, and Transit Route Coordinator to minimize disruption to scheduled services.
  4. Immediately reports employee injuries of any kind to Transportation Program Manager and completes a worker's compensation accident report form as soon as possible, no later than the end of the shift.
  5. Participates in mandatory Drug and Alcohol training; complies with required and requested testing. Ensures vehicle is compliant with MN/DOT regulations regarding; fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid kit, flashlight and securements in addition to the pre/post trip inspection. Is aware of safety equipment on bus and responsible to safely use as needed.
  6. Complies with traffic laws and regulations.
  7. Safely performs Tri-Valley Transportation Driver Certification criteria to maintain employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  1. Current Medical Examination Card; upon hire and maintain thereafter.
  2. Minimum age of 21 years, if required to drive bus across state line.
  3. Pass pre-employment drug screening and background search requirements as listed on Conditional Job Offer; upon hire and continuously meet requirements thereafter. Participate in subsequent drug/alcohol testing and background searches as appropriate.
  4. Acceptable MVR results upon hire, and annually thereafter.
  5. Minimum of three years of driving experience.
  6. Pass Tri-Valley Transportation Driver Certification training and observation provided upon hire; must pass to continue employment.

Bus Driver I: Valid Driver's License; upon hire and maintain thereafter.
Bus Driver II: Valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement; upon hire and maintain thereafter.
Don't Meet the Requirements
Tri-Valley will work with unqualified bus drivers and provide the following to help obtain CDL with passenger endorsement within 90 days from employment:
  • Up to 10 hours of entry level driver training and classroom instruction to pass the written CDL with passenger endorsement test and to administer the ELDT knowledge test.
  • Up to 30 hours of 1:1 training time to learn and practice driving with a Tri-Valley bus.
  • Up to 15 hours of ride along training time to observe qualified drivers on the job.
  • Bus and driver to take the behind the wheel test.

Wage for an unqualified bus driver: $21.75/hour
Tri-Valley is a non-profit community action agency. We believe in the value of all human beings. It is that belief that drives our efforts to identify needs, seek resources and provide opportunities for people to thrive.
Our work is committed to strengthening our communities so that its citizens have better places to live, work, worship and enjoy.
The mission of Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc. is to provide opportunities to improve the quality of life for people and communities.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 218-281-0536 or hr@tvoc.org.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Employee Type: 12-Month
Hours per Week: 40
Shift Schedule: M - F 12:pm - 9:00pm
Service Area Coverage: Thief River Falls, MN
Benefits: 401K/Roth, PTO Accrual, Paid Holidays, ESST, and Employer Paid Life/LTD, Optional benefits such as Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Aflac/Colonial Life and Short-Term Disability
If any questions about the position, please contact: Michael Beedy, MICHAEL.BEEDY@TVOC.ORG

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