Student Transport Specialist - Flexible Hours CDL Training

Dean Transportation; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dean Transportation seeks a School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school events in Olivet, MI, serving Calhoun ISD, Mar Lee SD and Olivet Community School. Training is provided, with hands-on behind-the-wheel instruction and CDL preparation.

Eligible employees may access benefits and a path to a 401(k) after one year of service, with competitive hourly pay up to $22 depending on program elections and scheduling. Flexible shifts support diverse needs.

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 instruction, behind the wheel instruction, written and driving skills test.
• Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including: minimum hours of instruction, satisfactorily 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.
• Attend training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.

Job description

Dean Transportation seeks a School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school events in Olivet, MI, serving Calhoun ISD, Mar Lee SD and Olivet Community School. Training is provided, with hands-on behind-the-wheel instruction and CDL preparation.

Eligible employees may access benefits and a path to a 401(k) after one year of service, with competitive hourly pay up to $22 depending on program elections and scheduling. Flexible shifts support diverse needs.