School Bus Driver — CDL Training & Flexible Hours

Dean Transportation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid CDL training

401(k) retirement plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Dean Transportation is seeking School Bus Drivers to support Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI. Earn up to $23.75/hour, with flexible scheduling and paid training, including CDL prep. No prior CDL experience is required.

Benefits and a 401(k) plan are available to eligible employees, with the 401(k) after one year of service. Responsibilities include safe student transport, pre-trip inspections, and adherence to DOT and school district standards.

Qualifications

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Meet company and state standards for driving record check.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Meet Federal DOT guidelines and physical examination requirements.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company.
• Successfully pass Dean Transportation School Bus Driver Training Program, including classroom and behind the wheel instruction.
• Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including hours of instruction and knowledge examination.
• Meet local, state, and federal standards for driving skills test.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, office and maintenance personnel, bus attendants and monitors, passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff.
• Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety awareness

Customer service focus

Job description

Dean Transportation is seeking School Bus Drivers to support Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, MI. Earn up to $23.75/hour, with flexible scheduling and paid training, including CDL prep. No prior CDL experience is required.

Benefits and a 401(k) plan are available to eligible employees, with the 401(k) after one year of service. Responsibilities include safe student transport, pre-trip inspections, and adherence to DOT and school district standards.