Bus Driver

Scherzo Technologies, Inc.

Dearborn (MI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local transportation company in Dearborn is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students and clients to various locations. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Michigan driver’s license and have experience driving larger vehicles. This full-time position involves responsibilities such as vehicle inspections, maintenance, and ensuring safety during transportation. Candidates with strong communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse clientele are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

No more than six points on driving record in the last three years.
No convictions of DUI or reckless driving.
Valid Michigan driver’s license and chauffeur driver's license required.
Ability to lift 30 pound containers regularly.

Responsibilities

Transport students and clients using company vehicles.
Perform pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicles.
Maintain vehicle logs and report issues to the administrator.
Ensure adherence to safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driving vehicles

Job description

Overview

The position is a Bus Driver role at Scherzo Technologies, Inc.. The area of skills will be determined based on the needs of the Academy at the time of employment. The employee will be required to transport students and clients to and from classes, appointments and field trips using company vehicles up to including a 77-passenger school bus. The employee will also perform pre- and post-trip inspections on vehicles and maintain vehicle logs and report safety and maintenance issues to the designated building administrator. When school bus services are required, employee will drive the school bus and be released from other duties while performing the duties necessary to maintain and drive the bus.

Position Specific Responsibilities

Apply skills to the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds in all assigned areas of construction trades.
Supervise crews of workers in the absence of a crew chief upon instructions of the supervisor.
Perform various duties within the areas of maintenance and construction trades assigned by the supervisor.
Operate vehicles and equipment as assigned.
Meet professional responsibilities.
Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
Promote and maintain positive Academy-staff and pupil-teacher-parent relationships.
Support and implement the discipline philosophy of the Academy, as well as disciplinary procedures designed for individual students.
Maintain confidentiality regarding students.
Attend and participate in all required in-service training sessions and become familiar with the inclusion philosophy and procedures as outlined in Academy policy.
Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
Maintain skills and licensing necessary to drive the school bus.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No more than six points on driving record in the last three years.
No convictions of DUI or reckless driving.
Ability to relate well to people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to lift 30 pound containers on a regular basis.
Ability to read and follow directions.
Ability to interact with individuals from various socio-economic and organizational levels.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Valid Michigan driver’s license, appropriate licenses where applicable, high degree of skill in at least one construction trade and have a secondary construction trade skill.
Chauffeur Driver's License ("A", "B", or "C"), with a passenger "P" and "S" endorsements and six months experience in driving students and/or clients using at minimum a 17-seat van or 80-seat bus.
Employee is subject to alcohol and drug testing as required by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
Compliance with all requirements for school bus drivers as set forth by MDE.
Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions).

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects frequently (up to 30-50 pounds).
Perceive the nature of sound, near and far vision, depth perception and provide oral information.
Manual dexterity to operate business related equipment and handle work with various materials and objects.

Seniority level