Bus Driver (Full-Time)

Bus Garage; Hillsdale (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsdale County ISD Bus Garage in Hillsdale, Michigan is seeking a full-time School Bus Driver to join our transportation team. This position offers ongoing work year-round with the school district.

Ideal candidates hold a CDL with required endorsements, a good driving record, and the ability to pass a DOT physical and drug screen. The job may require lifting and assisting students and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• CDL with S and P endorsements
• CDL A/B with P, S, and Air Brake endorsement
• School Bus Driver experience preferred
• Good driving record
• Possess Michigan School Bus Driver Continuing Ed card
• Possess BBDT Enrolment card or State of Michigan Continuing Ed. Card
• Good communication skills
• Participate in professional development
• Basic knowledge in first aid
• Maintain a working phone
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam and drug screen
• Be able to regularly lift 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 100lbs
• Specific vision required for this job includes close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• Demonstrate understanding of student and family confidentiality
• Attendance is an essential part of employment

Responsibilities

• Willingness to be trained in such areas as CPR, First Aid, Student Behavior Management, Student Crisis Needs (Medical), etc.
• Transportation of students with special needs
• Care of bus – (Standards specified by Transportation Supervisor)
• Maintain all certifications and standards required for this position
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist students on and off the bus as needed (wheelchairs)
• Implement and follow all plans as related to transportation

Skills

CDL S&P endorsements

CDL A/B endorsements

Bus Driving

Communication

DOT Drug Screen

First Aid/CPR training

Professional development

Lifting capacity

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Bus Driver (Full-Time)

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Job Details

Job ID: 4890803

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualification Requirements

• CDL with S and P endorsements
• CDL A/B with P, S, and Air Brake endorsement
• School Bus Driver experience preferred
• Good driving record
• Possess Michigan School Bus Driver Continuing Ed card
• Possess BBDT Enrolment card or State of Michigan Continuing Ed. Card
• Good communication skills
• Participate in professional development
• Basic knowledge in first aid
• Maintain a working phone
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam and drug screen
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk or hear and must possess physical abilities sufficient to employ physical intervention strategies when necessary. These abilities include reaching with hands and arms, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, maintaining balance.
• Be able to regularly lift 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 100lbs.
• Specific vision required for this job includes close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Demonstrate understanding of student and family confidentiality
• Attendance is an essential part of employment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Willingness to be trained in such areas as CPR, First Aid, Student Behavior Management, Student Crisis Needs (Medical), etc.
• Transportation of students with special needs
• Care of bus – (Standards specified by Transportation Supervisor)
• Maintain all certifications and standards required for this position
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist students on and off the bus as needed (wheelchairs)
• Implement and follow all plans as related to transportation

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

Employment Date, Salary and Work Year

• Anticipated start date will be determined upon hire
• Salary is determined as per the support staff contract
• Hours and days will be determined upon hire

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Kim Svacha , HR Director
• Parke D. Hayes Building
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]