CDL Route Driver

Job overview

The CDL Route Driver role is onsite in Cloquet, MN. Compensation is not specified. The driver transports students to and from school and takes students and school-district-authorized passengers to field trips, activities, and special outings. The driver supports safe, reliable student transportation by inspecting and operating the bus, supervising safe boarding and conduct, and following traffic laws and transit regulations. Vehicle checks, incident reporting, and routine bus care help maintain safe and effective service.

What you'll do

• Check with the dispatcher before scheduled departures
• perform DOT pre-trip inspections and radio checks
• pick up students at assigned stops and ensure safe boarding and seating
• enforce ride rules and report incidents
• operate the bus in compliance with traffic laws and transit regulations
• check the bus after arrival to ensure no child remains onboard
• transport authorized passengers to trips and activities
• report accidents and complete reports
• maintain fuel levels, clean the bus, and report maintenance needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cdl route driver

cloquet mn

school bus

student transportation

field trips

dot pre-trip inspection

passenger endorsement

school bus endorsement

air brake endorsement

student safety

bus maintenance

palmer bus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires possession of, or ability to obtain, a Minnesota CDL with passenger, school bus, and air-brake endorsements. Basic first aid or CPR may be required by the district; the role may involve transporting special-needs students.

About the employer

Palmer Bus Financial Management Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems. Sector: 48.