Lake Country Transportation School Bus Driver

Colorfuel • Plymouth, MN

20d • $29 - $33

About The Position

Lake Country Transportation (LCT), a member of the ColorFuel family, is hiring a School Bus Driver to safely transport students and provide consistent, high-quality communication with dispatch and school partners. Drivers are expected to lead by example, promote a positive culture, and reflect the company’s values of integrity, respect, and grace. The role includes scheduled route driving, typically with morning and afternoon route periods, and requires attending safety meetings. Paid behind-the-wheel training is available to qualified candidates with a current CLP. Previous school bus driving experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Valid CDL or CLP with school bus and passenger endorsements.
• Pass a background check and Clearinghouse check, and have a compliant motor vehicle record (MVR).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Positive, dependable, and community-minded; enthusiastic about serving others.
• Flexible, organized, and comfortable with technology.
• Able to communicate with a variety of people and handle situations with integrity, respect, and grace.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience driving a school bus is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a bus along a designated route to pick up and drop off students at scheduled stops.
• Follow LCT policies, procedures, and safety standards, including the Pre-Trip Inspection and Smith System concepts.
• Arrive at Base on time and prepared for routes, typically between 5:00–7:00 a.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Maintain logs and reports, which may include mileage, fuel consumption, and student counts.
• Communicate effectively with parents, scholars, teachers, colleagues, dispatch, and school partners.
• Demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, and professionalism on and off the road.
• Keep the interior and exterior of the bus clean and presentable.
• Motivate and support fellow team members.
• Protect confidentiality and treat others respectfully.
• Attend all safety meetings.
• Solve problems using integrity, respect, and grace.

Benefits

• Company culture built on integrity, respect, and grace.
• Competitive pay of $28.50–$32.50 per hour, depending on years of experience, with the same rate for route driving, charters, and safety/training meetings.
• Guaranteed minimum hours of 5.5 hours per day for bus routes, depending on the school district, while school is in session.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Weekly pay.
• Training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Employee Safe & Sick Time (ESST).
• Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED