Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Driver

Transportation Department

Caledonia (MI)

On-site

USD 26,000 - 36,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

CDL Training provided

Cash in lieu of benefits

Job summary

Caledonia Community School District Transportation Department in Caledonia, Michigan seeks a Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Driver. You will transport students on defined routes while adhering to schedules, safety policies, and district rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CDL with endorsements, and CPR/First-Aid certification. Training is provided; part-time schedule with 6:00-9:00 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM shifts.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous bus driver experience preferred, but training offered.
Valid Michigan CDL with B-P-S endorsements and clean driving record.
CPR and First-Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

Drive a school bus on defined routes following schedules and rules.
Perform pre-, mid-, and post-trip inspections daily.
Maintain student safety and discipline on the bus.
Communicate with Transportation Director and bus garage.
Complete required reports and forms.

Skills

Safety rules comprehension

Student safety communication

Pre/post trip inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

First-Aid

Job description

Caledonia Community School District Transportation Department - Caledonia, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Driver

Caledonia Community School District Transportation Department - Caledonia, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Caledonia Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 4505944
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 03, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Bus Driver or Substitute Bus Driver
Location: Transportation Department
Report To: Transportation Director
Compensation: Per Bargaining Unit Agreement
Benefits: Per Bargaining Unit Agreement

Starting pay is $22.30 per hour (Step 1) with no prior experience.

Drivers with previous public school transportation experience may start at a higher pay rate.
Regular Route Drivers Board hired following 60-day probation
Single subscriber medical insurance is provided following Board hire (4 runs/26 hours per week) Cash in Lieu of benefits is also paid.
10 Sick Days, 12 Vacation Days, 8 Holidays, and 1.5 Personal days are provided per year, following Board hire.
Split shift position; drivers must be available between 6:00-9:00 AM and 2:00-5:00 PM
Caledonia provides paid CDL Training! ($15.25 per hour)

Sub Bus Drivers:

Substitute Drivers are paid $22.30 per hour
Paid CDL Training is provided ($15.25) per hour during training
FLEXIBILITY! May work mornings (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM), afternoons (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM), or both

Position Summary

Drives a school bus to transport students to and from school over defined routes and within structured schedules while adhering to traffic ordinances and safety policies; ensures that students adhere to school bus rules and communicates with students to monitor behavior.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Drive a school bus to transport students to and from school over defined routes while adhering to structured schedules, safety policies, and traffic ordinances
Complete assigned bus routes in a safe and timely manner within the assigned schedule
Report schedule delays or accidents and request re-routes as necessary
Perform thorough pre-trip, mid-trip, and post-trip inspections of the bus daily and prior to each scheduled bus run to ensure compliance with Michigan Department of Transportation regulations. In addition, report any defects to the Director of Transportation
Conduct loading/unloading of students per state and local regulations
Monitors conduct of students on the bus to maintain discipline and safety. Issue discipline notifications and follow district discipline procedures
Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, bus assistants, teachers, passengers, principals, school and program
Completes and submits work orders, pre-trip forms, incident reports, and accident reports
Operates the two-way radio to maintain communication with the bus garage
Operates vehicle lifts as prescribed by district policies
Be familiar with and follow all district and departmental policies, rules, and regulations
Safely operates all types of buses owned by the district
Treat students and parents with dignity and respect
Performs other related duties as directed by the Director of Transportation

Employment Qualifications

EDUCATION : This position requires a high school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
EXPERIENCE : Previous experience as a bus driver is desired, however, the district is willing to train individuals with all levels of knowledge, experience or aptitude.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No supervisory responsibilities
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, OR REGISTRATIONS: Possession of a valid State of Michigan Commercial Drivers License with the appropriate B-P-S endorsements and without driving ‘points’. Must meet School Bus Driver requirements as outlined by the Department of Education and State of Michigan including the minimum hours of instruction and satisfactorily passing the knowledge examination. Must meet local, county, and state standards for driving skills test and driving record check. CPR. First-Aid certified.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Ability to read and comprehend safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports.
Ability to complete the State of Michigan required driving license tests.
Ability to complete physical demands tests and drug tests.
Ability to maintain a driving record that does not include ‘points’.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and school administrators and staff.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and the ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration when driving the bus.
Must have the ability to open and close a bus hood for pre-trip inspection of the engine
Must be able to open and close the entrance door in a repetitive motion during the course of operating the bus
Must be able to open the emergency doors and exit the bus from the emergency exit
Must be able to bend, support, and otherwise physically carry a student/passenger/rider/ into and out of a school bus, especially in the case of an emergency
Must be able to bend, stretch, pull or drag all students/passengers/riders, equipment, or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weights out of the emergency exits on demand
Must be able to bend, twist, and stretch for the cleaning and securing of equipment in the interior of the bus

Work Environment

Non-Discrimination

Caledonia Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities

We pay the cost of pre-employment LiveScan Fingerprinting.

Want to know more? Please contact Transportation at 616-891-0224.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $22.30 Per Hour

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