Bus Driver (Temporary)

The Leona Group; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leona Group is seeking a full-time bus driver to safely transport students in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Responsibilities include driving to and from school, maintaining bus cleanliness, and communicating effectively with parents and students about transportation issues.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license, clear background checks, and the ability to handle stressful situations. Experience with commercial vehicles preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements.
• Ability to read and understand transportation instructions.
• Clean background check, and a clean pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus or assigned vehicle for student transport.
• Report incidents and safety concerns to administration.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents.

Skills

Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle

Communication skills

Ability to maintain order and discipline

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

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.

• 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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.