Transportation Support Driver

Vassar Public Schools; Unterseen; On-site; CHF 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Support Driver to help operate and support the district's student transportation program. The role focuses on readiness to operate a school bus and providing coverage as assigned, with duties on days based on the district calendar.

When not driving, you may accompany routes or perform other transportation-related tasks to promote safety and orderly operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License with all endorsements required to operate a school bus.
• Maintain required medical certification and physical qualifications.
• Complete all required school bus driver training, testing, background checks, and continuing education.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide route, trip, or other driving coverage as assigned.
• Accompany regularly scheduled routes and transportation-related duties.
• Promote safe and orderly transportation and reinforce procedures.
• Report to Transportation Director.

Skills

Safety awareness

Situational awareness

Decision-making

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Michigan CDL with school bus endorsements

Medical certification and physical qualifications

Complete driver training, testing, background checks, continuing education

Regular and reliable attendance

Job description

Summary of Position

The Transportation Support Driver supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the District's student transportation program. The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain readiness to operate a school bus and provide route, trip, or other driving coverage as assigned.

When driving coverage is not required, the Transportation Support Driver will be assigned to accompany regularly scheduled bus routes or perform other transportation-related duties to promote safe and orderly transportation, reinforce established transportation expectations, and support the safe operation of District vehicles. Work days are based on the district calendar.

This position requires all licenses, certifications, qualifications, and training required of a District school bus driver.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License with all endorsements required to operate a school bus.
• Maintain required medical certification and physical qualifications.
• Successfully complete all required school bus driver training, testing, background checks, and continuing education.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school bus safety practices and applicable transportation regulations.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to safety.
• Ability to reinforce established transportation procedures consistently and professionally.
• Flexibility in responding to changing daily transportation needs.
• Sound judgment and appropriate decision-making in transportation-related situations.

Reports to: Transportation Director

Pay Rate:$15/hr for Support, $55/route when subbing for a driver