School Bus Driver II

Job Description:

School Bus Driver II

Description

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
9/6/2024

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
09/23/2024

School Bus Driver II
Transportation Department
Minimum of 25 hours/week | Monday - Friday
Starting Wage: $23.08/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to safely transport students to and from school and school related functions within scheduled times, maintaining proper student conduct during transport. To perform pre-trip inspections and assist with maintenance on student transport vehicles to ensure they are in safe operating condition. To provide written reports related to student transport

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota driver's license.
• Ability to obtain CDL license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Must be able to pass a drug test, DOT physical and criminal history background check.

Additional Information:

• Employer will pay and provide training to obtain CDL license.
• $21.08 per hour with excellent benefits

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resource at 218-336-8722 or email noncerthr@isd709.org

Salary:

USD 23.08 per hour