Bus Driver

North Star Montessori Academy; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

North Star Montessori Academy in Marquette, MI, seeks a Part Time Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from campuses and events. You will ensure passenger safety, operate a variety of buses (including wheelchair-accessible), and perform pre/post trip inspections with daily log reporting.

The role requires a valid Michigan CDL with P and S endorsements, a current Medical Examiner's Certificate, and a clean driving record. Part-time schedule and on-site work included.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with P and S endorsements required.
• Medical Examiner's Certificate must be current.
• Safe driving history with no major violations.
• Ability to read and interpret maps and routes.
• Experience operating wheelchair and ambulatory buses is preferred.
• Demonstrated calmness during emergencies and incidents.
• Ability to complete trip and incident reports clearly.
• Physical stamina to perform duties and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely according to schedules and routes.
• Assist with boarding/alighting and ensure seat belts are used.
• Maintain order and discipline; document and report incidents as needed.
• Conduct daily safety and vehicle inspections; report repairs and clean bus.
• Transport medications and belongings as directed; communicate with parents and staff.
• Maintain mileage, routing, maintenance, and time-schedule records.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required; keep licenses/certifications current.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL with P & S endorsements

Medical Examiner's Certificate

Safe driving record

Map reading

Wheelchair bus operation

Emergency response

Pre/post trip reporting

Physical stamina

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Part Time Bus Driver to join our Team!

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

Under the supervision of Transportation Supervisor/Director, the bus driver is responsible for transporting students to and from a variety of school sites and events and to assure their safety while passengers are in the school bus. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is in a safe operating condition at all times. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchairs or ambulatory buses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid State of Michigan CDL with the P and S endorsements.
2. Valid un-expired Medical Examiner's Certificate.
3. Safe driving record.
4. Un-expired Course Completion (white or green) Card.
5. Ability to read and interpret a map, establish and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus, accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs.
6. Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while operating a school bus.
7. Remain calm in an emergency situation.
8. Knowledge of the proper application of first aide practices and procedures.
9. Recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus.
10. Modify bus routes as needed with Supervisors approval
11. Prepare related reports (pre-trip)
12. Learn to operate a two-way radio appropriately and as needed (not for personal use)
13. Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Write legibly and neatly to complete reports such as incident reports, security logs, and pre/post trip reports.
14. Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties safely and effectively.
15. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION:

• Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers resolves disputes, documents, and reports severe disciplinary cases.
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily: assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating conditions: reports needed mechanical repairs, installs special safety belts, sweeps interior of bus and washes windows daily.
• Transports and delivers medication, personal belongings, messages and memos between parents and school staff; collects and returns students' personal property when entering and disembarking.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Attends meetings, programs, and in-services training as assigned.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route.
• Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MODIFIED BUS:

• Physical stamina and stature to load, unload, and secure wheelchair students.
• Willingness to endure exposure to inclement weather.
• Skill to operate electrical/manual lifts on ramp buses, knowledge of proper safety requirements of individual wheelchairs.
• May operate a special ramp bus: loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off the bus, inspects wheelchair for operational safety and permits only properly functioning wheelchairs to load; operates ramp, assuring seatbelts are fastened, positioning of wheelchairs in bus, and secures the wheelchair.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must pass all random drug testing.