School Bus Driver – Garden City, MI Trinity Transportation Creating a more accessible world. Ga[...]

Trinity; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is looking for school bus drivers to make a difference in their community. Offering paid training, a sign-on bonus, and numerous benefits, this role ensures the safety and well-being of students during transportation. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to student safety.

Benefits

Paid training

Company-matching 401k

Industry-leading health benefits

Paid holidays

Sick time

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus safely.
• Ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Monitor passengers at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Make a difference in your community by contributing to the education of our future – become a school bus driver! No experience necessary. We provide you with the tools and training you need to become a successful school bus driver!

**SIGN-ON BONUS**
• $1000 – Fully credentialed school bus driver applicants
• $750 – School bus driver applicants with CDL and some or no endorsements
• $500 – Non-credentialed school bus driver applicants
(Valid until April 30th, 2022. Conditions apply.)

We are offering:
• Paid training
• Split shift (and time off for school holidays!)
• Extra work available through field trips and other trips outside of school hours, including summer opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Company-matching 401k
• Industry-leading health benefits
• Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
• And more!

If you’re 21 years of age or older and are ready to accelerate your career in transportation, apply today! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist students with entering or exiting the bus in a safe manner.
• Seat students safely using needed seat belts, car seats or wheel chair restraints, etc.
• Serve as a role model for students in demonstrating a positive attitude, good moral character, and integrity.
• Monitor passengers at all times to ensure safety regulations and student conduct rules are followed.
• Exercise student management through communication and discipline per Company policy.
• Document and report any violations or conduct concerns to appropriate authority.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Ensure that children take their belongings with them when leaving the bus.
• Assist Driver in keeping the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Complete all required paperwork and submit to the appropriate employee/department in a timely manner.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with fellow employees, supervisors, parents, and school personnel; always promoting company goodwill.
• Present a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Report to duty on time and perform all responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Attend all assigned training, safety meetings, and in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Must have a high degree of attention to detail and considerable dexterity to safely use various types of restraints, secure wheelchairs, etc.
• Ability to relate to and work well with children.
• Ability to maintain effective pupil behavior management.
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy skills to work with students, fellow employees, parents, and school district personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist students when necessary.

Primary Location: 1333 Radcliff, Garden City, MI 48135

Job Shift: Variable

Travel: No