Govt. Early Childhood Education - Bus Driver (On-Call)

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Sault Ste. Marie (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is seeking a Bus Driver to transport children safely to and from school and on field trips.

The role requires a valid CDL with endorsements, CPR/First Aid within one year, and compliance with tribal, state, and federal transportation rules. Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and at least one year of experience, with strong customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety standards for transporting children.
• Ability to maintain calm and professional interaction with parents and staff.
• Familiarity with Ojibwa culture and language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedules a safe and efficient bus route.
• Transports children to and from school and field trips.
• Keeps bus clean and well maintained.
• Implements emergency bus evacuation drills with children, staff, and families.
• Maintains detailed trip and maintenance reports.
• Maintains up-to-date emergency medical contact information for each child.
• Follows Federal, State and Tribal transportation regulations.
• Maintains detailed and accurate logs of mileage, gas usage, and maintenance.

Skills

Public relations

Customer service

Safety standards

CDL Endorsements

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Bus Driver, under the direction of the Education and Disabilities Supervisor, is responsible for providing children safe and secure transportation to and from school and on field trips, in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal regulations.

Essential Functions

• Schedules a safe and efficient bus route.
• Transports children to and from school and occasional field trips.
• Keeps bus clean and well maintained.
• Plans and implements emergency bus evacuation drills with children, staff, and families.
• Maintains detailed trip and maintenance reports.
• Maintains up-to-date emergency medical contact information for each child.
• Follows all Federal, State and Tribal transportation regulations.
• Maintains detailed and accurate logs of mileage, gas usage, maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Responsible for location and proper use of all safety devices such as flares, triangles, seat belt cutters, etc.
• Stays up-to-date and aware of all traffic situations and weather conditions.
• Assesses weather conditions on a daily basis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Evacuates children during emergency and monthly drills.
• Assists Cook when not en route.
• Monitors and provides direction to Bus Aides while en route.

Contacts

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments and customers.

Physical Requirements

Position heavy with lifting of 100 pounds maximum and frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Physical factors include constant use of hearing, smell, near/mid/far vision, depth perception, color and field of vision and driving; frequent walking and sitting, reaching, handling of items and bending; and occasional standing, carrying/lifting/pushing and pulling, stooping, kneeling, crawling and typing. Working conditions include constant exposure to weather, vibration and air quality and occasional exposure to extreme heat/cold, wet/humidity and air quality. Potential hazards include constant exposure to moving mechanical parts and client contact and occasional exposure to electric shock, chemicals, infectious exposure, needles/syringes, computer and equipment use. Must be in good physical health as determined by physician including visual examination. Must obtain an annual TB Testing.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience: One year of experience required.

Certification/License: Must have and maintain CDL driver’s license with P&S Endorsements or the ability to obtain within two weeks of hire. Must maintain State of Michigan Bus Drivers Certifications. Must have or obtain CPR/First Aide Certification within one year of hire. Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check. Must maintain a good moral character standing. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with annual driver license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department. Must comply with the Sault Tribe’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy which may include random drug tests.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have excellent public relation/customer service skills and be able to exhibit friendly and positive attitude and establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests. Must be able to teach staff, children, and parents the safety standards of the bus. Understanding of Ojibwa Culture and Language preferred. Must be flexible with work schedule. Must maintain confidentiality Native American preferred.

This job description outlines the general scope and level of responsibilities associated with the position. It is not intended to be an employment contract, nor does it represent a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians reserves the right to modify, add, reassign, or combine job duties or positions, in whole or in part, at any time.