Bus Drivers for hire in Rochester, MN

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    201

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Organizational Skills6%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED68%
    Associate's degree16%
    Bachelor's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years70%
    6-10 years16%
    3-5 years10%
  • Current company

    First Student
    Groome Transportation
    Groome Transportation of Texas LLC
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years36%
    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years19%

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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026

Bus Driver: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Rochester, MN: $41,773 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $34,793$50,154 yearly

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  • Driver

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DAEDCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's License+4 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCustomer Service
  • Bus driver full time

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Class DChauffeur's PermitTanker EndorsementJ-STD-001 CertificationIICRC CertificationPassenger Endorsement+11 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementIICRC Certification
  • School Bus Driver/Trainer

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementCommercial VehicleX EndorsementCommercial Driving+16 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational Skills
  • Transport Driver

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    Cremation Funerary ServicesPassenger EndorsementSchool Bus EndorsementF EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationCremation+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Truck Driver

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    CDL aCDLPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+3 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAssistant Manager ExperienceLeadership
  • School Bus Driver

    Rochester, Minnesota

    Licenses & certifications

    School Bus EndorsementPassenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationAir Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCDL B

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsClean Driving RecordDOT (Department of Transportation) Regulations

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What's the average time to fill a bus driver role?

The average time to fill a bus driver role is 107 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do bus drivers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a bus driver include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for a bus driver?

Common licenses or certifications for bus drivers include: Driver's License, Passenger Endorsement and CDL.

What are some job titles related to bus drivers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to bus drivers include: school bus driver, school bus driver/trainer and driver.

What level of education is common for a bus driver?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a bus driver in Rochester, MN, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a bus driver?

Most bus drivers have 15 years of professional experience.

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