L.E.T.S Bus Driver- 40 hrs. Week

Livingston County; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401a Retirement

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with employer match

Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation

Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Livingston County operates the Livingston Essential Transportation Service (L.E.T.S.) to provide dial-a-ride and regional medical transportation for residents in Livingston County and neighboring counties. This role delivers safe, customer-focused transportation by bus, van, or County vehicle, with some evening shifts possible.

The driver position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Michigan CDL Class C with passenger endorsement, and successful completion of DOT physical and drug screen.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of safe driving practices and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient transportation to the public in and around the county.
• Maintain logs of trips, fares, fuel, and mileage.
• Assist passengers, including those with special needs, and operate accessibility equipment as required.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Livingston Essential Transportation Service (L.E.T.S.) was established in October 1977 to meet Livingston County's public transportation needs. L.E.T.S. provides dial-a-ride service for any person to any destination countywide and regional medical service to Ingham, Oakland, Genesee, and Washtenaw counties. L.E.T.S. provided over 150,000 passenger trips in 2016 and is funded by a combination of federal grants, state grants, and fare revenue.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager for Transportation Services, this position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer friendly transportation via bus, van, or County vehicle to the public in the County and/or any location in surrounding counties. This position may include evening shifts.

Benefits:

• Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
• Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
• Optional HSA with an employer match
• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement* and $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
• Employee assistance program

*Pro-rated based on DOH

Pay Rate Information:

The L.E.T.S. Driver position is a non-union position and starting pay is $21.17/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.80/hr. *Please note- schedule for this position may include evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

1. Drives L.E.T.S. vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations. Provides customer assistance to a variety of passenger ranging from school age to the elderly. Passengers may have special needs or require additional assistance. Some transports require transportation out of the county and some door to door service.
2. Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers. Verifies monies, proper fares, fuel, and mileage.
3. Operates chairlift to assist passengers in boarding the bus and ensures passengers are properly secured based on standards and guidelines.
4. Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post- inspection of vehicle, records any deficiencies and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.
5. Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day or at end of shift or day.
6. Records and report any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to proper personnel before end of shift.
7. Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Must be able to attain a Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class C with passenger endorsement.
• Must pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's certification within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service and assistance for transporting citizens.
• Considerable knowledge of County roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic math skills, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
• Skill in assembling data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and the ability to master data entry on department-specific software.
• Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.
• Skill in the use of electronic equipment on County vehicles.

Licensing or Certifications:

• A good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works in the field. While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and radio, read regular and small print, view, and produce written documents and enter data. The employee must be mobile with the ability to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee works in outdoor weather conditions while driving and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noxious odors, vibrations from driving a bus and traffic. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).