School Bus Driver – Choose Your MN Location

Pay:
$20.00–$28.00/hour depending on location and experience
(Most locations start between $20–$22/hour. Some offer up to $28/hour for experienced drivers.)

Job Summary:
Palmer Bus Service is hiring School Bus Drivers across Southern Minnesota ! This is a regional job posting , meaning you only need to apply once. During the screening process, you’ll be asked to choose your preferred location from our 15 Southern MN sites.

We Proudly Serve MN Schools:
Schools like Adrian, Austin, Barrett, Bovey, Montgomery, Nashwauk, Shakopee, St. Cloud, Zumbrota and many more. Check out our website for a full listing of school we serve.
Apply once — and choose the location that works best for you! Your School district not on that list. That's okay. Go ahead and choose the "other" option.

Whether you're new to driving or already have your CDL, we offer paid training, a flexible schedule, and a supportive, safety-first culture.

What You’ll Do:

- Safely transport students to and from school

- Follow all traffic laws and safety regulations

- Perform pre-trip inspections

- Keep the bus clean and fueled

- Enforce safe and respectful student behavior

- Occasionally drive for field trips, sports, or special events

- Report any incidents or concerns to your Site Manager

What You’ll Need:

- Valid MN driver’s license and clean driving record

- Ability to pass a background check, drug screening, and DOT physical

- CDL with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements (we provide paid training if needed)

- Patience, reliability, and a strong commitment to student safety

Why Drive with Palmer Bus Service?

- Paid CDL Training

- Flexible part-time schedule (AM, PM, both,  or Sub Driver).

- Become a Trip Driver. Perfect for parents who have kids active in activities at school. Get paid to watch them compete.

- Competitive pay

- Bring your kids to work with you. Save money on child care or before / after school care expenses

- Bonus and incentive opportunities

- A fun, rewarding job that supports your local community

- Openings all MN locations— you choose where you want to work!

Apply today to join the Palmer team and help drive the future of your community.

Requirements
Physical Requirements
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

- Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing

Salary Description
$20-28/hr, depending on location & experience