Bus Driver

Archdiocese of Detroit; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,582,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, Michigan, seeks a Bus Driver to transport students to events during the day, evenings, and weekends, relying on safe, timely operations.

The successful candidate will be compassionate, student-centered, and able to work with faculty and staff to ensure safe travel throughout the year. Training and background checks are required for Archdiocese of Detroit compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan CDL B with air brake, P and S endorsements.
• Must have current Michigan Bus Driver Card and DOT medical card.
• Willing to work day, evening, or weekends; flexible hours for emergencies.
• Able to work independently; strong time management; punctual.
• Willing to complete Archdiocese of Detroit training and background check.

Responsibilities

• Transport students and staff to events safely and on time.
• Fuel bus as required.
• Keep bus clean by sweeping floors and cleaning windows.
• Report accidents or maintenance needs to Transportation Leadership.
• Attend safety meetings and related trainings; maintain licenses/certifications.

Skills

Time management

Punctual

Strong communication

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL B license

Air brake endorsement

P endorsement

S endorsement

DOT medical card

Job description

Detroit Catholic Central High School is an all-boys Catholic college preparatory high school dedicated to providing a rigorous education through the Basilian tradition of Goodness, Discipline & Knowledge. From daily prayer and classroom learning to championship athletics and lifelong friendships, everything we do is rooted in faith, excellence, and community.

Located in Novi, Michigan, Catholic Central is the largest Catholic school in Michigan. Our campus is also one of the most dynamic and beautiful private school campuses in Michigan, featuring modern academic wings, athletic facilities, a chapel, gathering spaces, and the George & Mary Turek Hall of Science, a state-of-the-art STEM facility designed to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

Catholic Central offers qualified bus drivers a competitive hourly rate and a sign on bonus.

About the Role

Catholic Central is growing and so is our need for mission-driven Bus Drivers. The Bus Driver supports our extra-curricular activities by safely transporting our students to extra-curricular events during the day, evening, and, on occasion, weekend. Most activities are located within Michigan. On occasion, a trip may be out of state.

The successful candidate is a compassionate, student-centered professional who builds trusting relationships with students and families, collaborates effectively with faculty, coaches and administrators, and contributes to the safe transportation of students throughout the year.

What You’ll Do

• Transport students and staff in a safe and timely manner to events.
• Fuel bus as required.
• Keep the bus clean by sweeping floors and cleaning windows.
• Report any accidents, mechanical bus malfunctions or needed repairs to Transportation Leadership.
• Support and enforce all school policies and rules, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Attend to emergencies when necessary.
• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Take classes as required such as First Aid and CPR.

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Valid and unexpired State of Michigan CDL B license with air brake experience and Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must have a current State of Michigan Bus Driver Card and DOT medical card.
• Completion of a Michigan school bus driver continuing education class preferred.
• Must be willing to work during the day, evening, or weekends as needed. Flexible hours and available for emergency call-in.
• Exhibits ability to work independently.
• Proven time management skills and ability to consistently meet deadlines. Punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Strong communications skills (written and verbal); able to communicate information clearly and in a timely fashion.
• Willing to complete required Archdiocese of Detroit training.
• Willing to submit to drug testing, fingerprinting, and a criminal background check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods. Occasionally, required to stand, use stairs, and walk.
• Ability to frequently position oneself to bend, twist, or reach (including overhead and forward) .
• Ability to operate, activate, use or feel objects, machinery, tools or controls.
• Ability to detect, determine, perceive, and identify detailed visual information.
• Ability to distinguish color, perceive depth, and adjust focus for close-up and peripheral tasks.