Bus Driver

Macomb Intermediate School District; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Macomb Intermediate School District is seeking a dependable bus driver to transport students in the Clinton Township area. The role requires a CDL, a clean driving record, and the ability to manage students safely during loading, unloading, and transit.

Responsibilities include maintaining order on the bus, assisting with seating, and completing accident and safety reports. Training in first aid and fire safety will be provided as directed by the Transportation Director.

Qualifications

• Satisfactorily pass physical examination upon conditional offer of employment.
• Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements.
• Must have excellent driving record.
• Physically capable of lifting and balancing 40-60 pounds.
• Neat appearance; well groomed.
• Cooperative, positive and flexible in student-staff relationships.
• Must relate well with others, be adaptable to working with students.
• Must have patience, be considerate, have even temperament and be calm under stress.
• Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
• Candidate must show dependability and initiative.
• Must pass criminal history background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Responsibilities

• Be able to operate the vehicle appropriately.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of students at home and at school.
• Maintain discipline of children on the bus.
• Assist in the assignment of students' seating. Keep inside of bus clean.
• Prepare accident report whenever necessary for student injury.
• Attend first-aid classes, other para-medical procedures classes and other training at the direction of the Transportation Director.
• Become knowledgeable in fire drill procedure.
• Become knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers.
• Apply safety restraining devices as requested and authorized by the building principal and/or physical/occupational therapist.
• Perform emergency first aid.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Skills

CDL

Excellent driving record

Physical fitness

Team player

Patience under stress

Special needs experience

Dependable

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Satisfactorily pass physical examination upon conditional offer of employment.
2. Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with endorsements.
3. Must have excellent driving record.
4. Physically capable of lifting and balancing 40-60 pounds.
5. Neat appearance; well groomed.
6. Cooperative, positive and flexible in student-staff relationships.
7. Must relate well with others, be adaptable to working with students.
8. Must have patience, be considerate, have even temperament and be calm under stress.
9. Experience preferred in working with students with special needs.
10. Candidate must show dependability and initiative.
11. Must pass criminal history background check as required by School Safety Legislation.

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Be able to operate the vehicle appropriately.
2. Assist in the loading and unloading of students at home and at school.
3. Maintain discipline of children on the bus.
4. Assist in the assignment of students' seating. Keep inside of bus clean.
5. Prepare accident report whenever necessary for student injury.
6. Attend first-aid classes, other para-medical procedures classes and other training at the direction of the Transportation Director.
7. Become knowledgeable in fire drill procedure.
8. Become knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishers.
9. Apply safety restraining devices as requested and authorized by the building principal and/or physical/occupational therapist.
10. Perform emergency first aid.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

SALARY FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Per AFSCME Transportation Bargaining Agreement

START DATE: ASAP

WORK LOCATION: MISD Transportation Department

QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO:

Mr. David Rilley

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Operations

Macomb Intermediate School District

44001 Garfield Road

Clinton Township, MI 48038-1100

586-228-3311

The Macomb Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with all state and federal non-discrimination laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Applicants seeking employment may request reasonable accommodation under ADA and may be subject to post-offer physical examination and background check with the Michigan State Police Department.