Full Time~Flex and Substitute Bus Drivers

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is seeking a substitute bus driver to transport students safely and on schedule while upholding school-bus safety rules.

Position requires 18+ years of age, CDL Class A/B with S&P and air brake endorsements, and completion of state safety exams, with fingerprinting and background checks. Ability to interact positively with students and parents is essential; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• CDL Class A/B with S&P endorsements and air brake endorsement
• Pass state required physical exam and drug screening
• Fingerprinting, driver’s license and background check
• Attend and complete a State safety education class, written and driving tests
• Interacts positively with students and parents
• Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws
• Observes mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus
• Reports undisciplined students to proper authority
• Keeps assigned bus clean
• Keeps to assigned schedule
• Checks bus before operation for mechanical defects
• Notifies proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness
• Discharges students at authorized stops
• Exhibits leadership on out-of-district trips
• Transports only authorized students
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports
• Endorses regulations against smoking and eating on the bus
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Tools

CDL Class A/B with S&P and air brake endorsements

Job description

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

Position: Substitute Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Must have or be able to obtain:
• Class A or B CDL with S and P endorsement along with an air break endorsement.
• Pass state required Physical exam and drug screening.
• State required fingerprinting, driver’s license and back ground check.
• Attend and complete a State safety education class, written and driving skill tests.
• Applicant should have ability to interact with both students and parents in a positive manner.
• Experience, preferred.

Performance Responsibilities

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keeps to assigned schedule.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out of district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports.
• Endorses regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

For Additional Information Contact: Robin Lott [e-mail]

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MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND DISTRICT POLICY REQUIRES DRUG TESTING FOR ALL POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.