Not every job needs to take over your life. Sometimes the best job is the one that fits neatly around it — and that’s exactly what driving a school bus for Lamers Bus Lines can offer.
Whether you’re a parent juggling your own kids’ schedules, a retiree looking for purpose, or someone simply tired of a job that eats up every hour of your day, here’s why so many people find that school bus driving is the career that finally works with their life instead of against it.
A Schedule Built Around the School Day
Your route runs when school runs. That means early mornings and a return trip in the afternoon, with a break in the middle of your day that’s entirely your own. Run errands, catch up on chores, take a nap, or just have coffee in peace — the choice is yours. It’s a rhythm that’s hard to find in most jobs, and it gives you real time back in your day, every single day.
Weekends and Summers Off
School routes run on the school calendar, which means holidays, weekends, and summer break are yours. No missing your kid’s soccer game for a Saturday shift, you can actually drive their team to the game. No working through winter break while everyone else is home with family. Your time off actually lines up with the people you want to spend it with. There are few part time jobs that offer that schedule.
No Experience? No Problem
You don’t need a commercial driver’s license to apply — Lamers provides the training to get you there. We’ll walk you through everything you need to earn your CDL and get comfortable behind the wheel, so you can start this career even if you’ve never driven anything bigger than a minivan.
Valued and Rewarded Every Month
Showing up and driving safe shouldn’t go unnoticed — at Lamers, it doesn’t. Drivers can earn a monthly bonus for safe driving and consistent attendance, so the reliability you bring to the job comes back around to you. It’s a simple way of saying we value the work you put in, month after month.
A Role That Actually Matters
Every morning, families trust you to get their kids to school safely. Every afternoon, you’re the friendly face who gets them home. It’s a job with real responsibility and real reward — the kind of work where you can see the difference you’re making, every single day, in your own community.
Perfect for Where You Are in Life
- Parents: Your work schedule can mirror your kids’ school schedule — same days off, same breaks, same summers.
- Retirees: Stay active, stay connected to your community, and bring in extra income without a demanding full-time grind.
- Career changers: Step into a stable, respected role with training provided and no long commute to a big-city office.
- Anyone craving balance: Trade a job that runs your life for one that leaves room for the rest of it.
Join the Lamers Team
Lamers Bus Lines has been a family-owned Wisconsin company since 1944, and our drivers are the heart of what we do. If you’re looking for a job that respects your time, pays you well, and puts you to work in your own community, we’d love to have you on board.
Ready to learn more? Reach out to your local Lamers terminal today and find out how to get started.
