Bus Driver

The Leona Group; Melvindale (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A reputable school transportation provider is seeking a Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school and school-sponsored activities. This role involves maintaining a high level of safety and cleanliness on the bus, communicating effectively with students and parents, and ensuring compliance with traffic safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and prior experience driving a bus or commercial vehicle.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs.
• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.
• Able to communicate professionally in stressful situations.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willing to submit to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus to transport students safely.
• Report any incidents or safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in driver training and certification procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness on assigned vehicle.
• Notify administrator of necessary repairs or maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading comprehension

Basic writing skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

School bus

Commercial vehicle

Job description

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Transport students safely to and from school or to school-sponsored activities. Maintain safe and clean bus conditions, keep necessary records, and communicate effectively with parents, students and staff about transportation-related matters. Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drive school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or on school-sponsored activities. Adhere to transportation schedule so that students arrive on time to school or home. Follow all assigned traffic rules, safety procedures, and school expectations for transportation program.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to school administration. Complete related incident reports and comply fully with any accident investigation, insurance claim processing, safety checks, or other inquiries.
• Participate in any necessary safety drills, driver training, certification procedures, or other steps required to maintain driving credentials. Submit to random drug tests as required according to U.S. Department of Transportation requirements.
• Implement student procedures to ensure safety on the bus. Make necessary reports to parents and administrators when student behavior is a concern.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding student needs or concerns; provide timely notice to parents and administrators in the event of any deviations from transportation schedule.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness on assigned vehicle(s).
• Notify administrator of any necessary repairs or maintenance on assigned vehicle(s).

Requirements

• Basic writing, reading and communications skills as acquired through a high school diploma or higher. Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.
• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements as required in each state.
• Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable the individual to be covered through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation.
• Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as when the bus is delayed or when an accident has occurred; able to exercise appropriate supervision of students on the bus and to maintain order and discipline.
• Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and others.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.

Please note that candidates must submit the names and addresses of previous employers for which the applicant was an operator of a commercial motor vehicle within the last ten years, along with the dates of employment and the reason for leaving. These employers will be contacted for verification.