School Bus Driver Trainee - Sterling Heights

DRIVERGENT INC; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits- Medical

Dental and Vision

PTO

401k Retirement with company-match

Job summary

Drivergent, Inc. in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a School Bus Driver to transport students safely and efficiently. You will follow district policies, keep routes on time, and maintain a clean, professional vehicle and appearance for all passengers.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED; CDL class B before training; wage during training is $15 per hour, rising to $25 per hour after training and CDL attainment. Benefits include PTO, health, dental and vision, 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass continuing education class.
• Empathy for children and persons with disability.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate a school bus and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Safely and reliably transport students per district policies.
• Maintain calm, safe Student management on bus.
• Report on-time and keep route on schedule.
• Assist passengers in evacuation during emergencies.
• Inform appropriate personnel of problems per policy.
• Keep interior clean and presentable; present professional appearance.
• Complete all required paperwork (routes, timecards, repairs).
• Maintain good relations with parents, students and staff.
• Utilize vehicle equipment safely (wheelchair lifts, radios, emergency gear).

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

GPS navigation

Defensive driving

Flexible schedule

Emergency procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Vehicle equipment handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Drivergent, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI 48312, Education Level: High School, Support our customers by understanding their needs and creating solutions to ensure their students and families are transported safely.

Qualifications: Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students; including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws
• Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner
• Report to duty on time and maintain route on time but in a safe manner
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
• Inform all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures/incidents per Company/District policy
• Keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, timecards, vehicle repair requests)
• Maintain a professional attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment

Position Requirements

• Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions
• Must be reliable, and capable of working a flexible schedule
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required.
• Proficient in English sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions
• Must be reliable, and capable of working a flexible schedule
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions
• Must be reliable, and capable of working a flexible schedule
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required

Certifications/Licenses

• Upon completion of training, Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Chauffeur Driver’s License prior to training class
• Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements prior to training class

Age and Education

• Age: Minimum 21 years of age
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required

Compensation and Benefits

• $15 per hour during training, $25 per hour after training & obtaining Class B CDL
• 6-hour workday guarantee
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Benefits- Medical, Dental and Vision
• Aflac Supplemental
• 401k Retirement with company-match

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.