School Bus Route Dispatcher: Flexible Scheduling & CDL

Dean Transportation; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) after 1 year

Paid CDL training

Job summary

Dean Transportation is seeking a School Bus Dispatcher to support Battle Creek Public Schools and Calhoun ISD in Battle Creek, MI. The role offers flexible scheduling, paid CDL training, and benefits for eligible employees.

Responsibilities include safety-focused transportation of students, route/stop coordination, and adherence to DOT and district standards. Training is provided and CDL readiness is encouraged for advancement.

Qualifications

• 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 instruction, behind the wheel instruction, written and driving skills test.
• Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including minimum hours of instruction and pass knowledge examination.
• Meet local, county, and state standards for driving skills test.
• Meet state requirements for appropriate commercial vehicle licensing.

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.

Job description

Dean Transportation is seeking a School Bus Dispatcher to support Battle Creek Public Schools and Calhoun ISD in Battle Creek, MI. The role offers flexible scheduling, paid CDL training, and benefits for eligible employees.

Responsibilities include safety-focused transportation of students, route/stop coordination, and adherence to DOT and district standards. Training is provided and CDL readiness is encouraged for advancement.