Van Driver

Job Description:

Van Driver

Description

Position Type:
Transportation/Van Driver

Date Posted:
9/30/2025

Location:
Transportation

Closing Date:
10/16/2025

Van Driver
40 hours/week, 38 weeks | Monday - Friday |
Starting Wage: $20.63/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 who is responsible for operating a District Van or Car and transporting school-aged children and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from schools and various activities. Conducts pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies; enforces student discipline in the vehicle

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Minnesota driver's license (Class D) and acceptable driving record for insurability
  by the District's insurance carrier, and to meet state requirements
• Ability to pass a federally mandated drug/alcohol screen

Knowledge Requirements:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Minnesota Driver's License. Must maintainonce acquired.
• Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Understand emergency evacuation techniques.
• Administer basic first aid and / or be CPR certified if required by district.
• Knowledge of health standards and hazards.
• Understand state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses; and child behavior.
• Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
  • Able to adhere to safety practices.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records.
  • Operate equipment used in transporting special needs students.

Skills:

• Required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; and operating school buses and related equipment.

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 7.5% 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 Resources at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.

Attachment(s):

• Van Driver JD.pdf

Salary:

USD 20.63 per hour