Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, and Substitute Bus Drivers

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

da Vinci Schools is seeking an energetic and highly motivated bus driver to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the children during transportation to and from the school and on field trips.

The role requires operating a school bus, performing pre-trip inspections, and maintaining calm, safe student management while communicating with parents and staff. A valid CDL Class B with Passenger/Student Endorsement and a clean driving record are essential.

Qualifications

• CDL Class B with Passenger and Student Endorsement is required.
• K-12 transportation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to comply with DOT regulations and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school and on field trips.
• Perform pre-trip inspections of bus and equipment.
• Maintain order and manage students aboard the bus.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Relate to parents and students

Calm under pressure

Education

CDL Class B with Passenger and Student Endorsement

Job description

Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, and Substitute Bus Drivers

BUS DRIVER

da Vinci Schools is seeking an energetic and highly motivated bus driver. This individual will have the responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children during bus transportation to and from the school and on field trips.

Bus Driver

Salary is based on a step scale and years of service starting at $22.00 per hour and $0.50 increase each anniversary date.
All of our drivers are also eligible for single coverage medical/dental/vision.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for transportation of students; including all responsibilities connected to operating a school bus per all applicable district policies and state/federal laws.
• Ability to relate to and work with parents, students, and other staff members.
• Conduct all pre-trip inspections as required.
• Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

• K-12 Transportation experience preferred but not required
• CDL Class B with Passenger and Student Endorsement is required.

The successful candidate will:

• Have exceptional communication skills
• Have and maintain eligible driving record per all applicable district policies and state/federal laws
• Must pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check per MDE regulations and district policies
• Ability to learn and pass the state test in; pre-trip (bus and equipment), cones, student pick-up, and driving skills.
• Pass a DOT physical exam and pre-employment drug and alcohol test per DOT regulations
• Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements free of air-brake restriction
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations