Local Bus Driver: Safe Rides, Community Impact

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

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.