School Bus Driver - CDL Training Available (Part-Time)

Transportation Department; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Hudsonville Public Schools Transportation Department in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation. Training to obtain a CDL and necessary endorsements may be provided. A clean driving record and ability to supervise students are essential.

The position offers hourly pay starting at $24.39 and requires adhering to district policies, safety rules, and route schedules while ensuring student safety on and off the bus.

Qualifications

• Must meet all State of Michigan and Hudsonville Public School District requirements for eligibility to drive a school bus.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with Passenger Bus, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Federal Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Med Card).
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Michigan Department of Education School Bus Driver’s Certification Card.
• Prior experience working with children and the public is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Must operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner.
• Must maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips.
• Inspects the bus for mechanical defects and checks fuel, tires, and fluid levels before departure.
• Drives bus along assigned route and schedule. Stops only at authorized stops.
• Complies with all traffic and safety regulations related to operating a school bus.
• Updates route information as necessary.
• Assures that authorized students load and unload the bus in a safe manner.
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports discipline problems to the proper authority.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Keeps the bus clean, enforces regulations against smoking, eating and littering on the bus.
• Reports delays, injuries or accidents and fills out related reports.
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.
• Operates a variety of bus types and sizes based on the requirement of the route/trip.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

State/ district requirements

CDL requirement

DOT medical card

School Bus certification

Experience with children/public

Job description

Hudsonville Public Schools Transportation Department in Hudsonville, MI is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to provide safe student transportation. Training to obtain a CDL and necessary endorsements may be provided. A clean driving record and ability to supervise students are essential.

The position offers hourly pay starting at $24.39 and requires adhering to district policies, safety rules, and route schedules while ensuring student safety on and off the bus.