Driver/Chauffeur | 7am-4pm, 40 hours

Local 459; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Educational reimbursement

Generous PTO

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Hope Network is hiring Bus Drivers to join our transportation team. As a driver, you’ll make a difference every day by safely transporting passengers and providing excellent customer service while representing the Hope Network mission on the road.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm. Local routes – be home daily. Paid training provided and opportunities for overtime, with educational reimbursement and career pathing to support growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Passionate about safety and providing excellent customer service.
• Comfortable following traffic laws, procedures, and safety rules.
• Friendly, reliable, and a strong communicator.
• Previous experience as a bus driver, shuttle driver, rideshare driver, or chauffeur is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Hope Network vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and company policies.
• Assist passengers, ensure they are secured, and provide a safe, comfortable ride.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel as needed, and complete daily logs/reports.
• Follow emergency procedures and passenger safety rules.
• Communicate with dispatch and customer care using two-way radio.
• Represent Hope Network with professionalism and kindness.

Skills

Safety

Customer service

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Two-way radio operation

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

Drive with Purpose. Help People Get Where They Need to Go.

Hope Network is hiring Bus Drivers to join our transportation team! As a driver, you’ll make a difference every day by safely transporting passengers and providing excellent customer service while representing the Hope Network mission on the road.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

What You'll Do

Safely operate Hope Network vehicles in compliance with traffic laws and company policies

Assist passengers, ensure they are secured, and provide a safe, comfortable ride

Maintain vehicle cleanliness, fuel as needed, and complete daily logs/reports

Follow emergency procedures and passenger safety rules

Communicate with dispatch and customer care using two-way radio

Represent Hope Network with professionalism and kindness

What We're Looking For

Passionate about safety and providing excellent customer service

Comfortable following traffic laws, procedures, and safety rules

Friendly, reliable, and a strong communicator

Previous experience as a bus driver, shuttle driver, rideshare driver, or chauffeur is a plus

What You Bring

Valid Michigan Chauffeur’s License (or ability to obtain)

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and assist passengers as needed

Pass DOT physical exam, drug screen, and background check

Ability to comply with HIPAA standards

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Local routes – be home daily

Opportunities for overtime

Educational reimbursement & career pathing

Paid training provided

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Why Hope Network

At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.

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