Substitute Bus Driver

Ccresa; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A School District in Michigan is seeking a Substitute Driver to transport students safely to and from school. The ideal candidate must hold a valid class B CDL, have a good driving record, and be able to work effectively with students. Responsibilities include driving a school bus, conducting safety training, and performing pre-trip inspections. This position is on an as-needed basis and applicants must apply through the district's online application system.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with air brakes and P & S endorsements required.
• Good driving record is essential.
• Other qualifications as specified by the Transportation Director.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus to transport students safely.
• Conduct training sessions for new drivers.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections of the bus.
• Train on proper student boarding and off-boarding procedures.
• Manage student behavior according to school policy.
• Implement emergency evacuation procedures.

Skills

Valid class B commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Experience in transportation

Ability to work well with students

Job description

Substitute Driver

Valid class B commercial driver’s license (CDL), with air brakes and P & S endorsements, experience in transportation, good driving record, ability to work well with students. Other qualifications as specified by the Transportation Director.

• Drives a school bus to transport students to and from school over defined routes while adhering to structured schedules, safety policies and traffic ordinances.
• Conducts training sessions to instruct new employees on proper and safe bus driving methods and techniques.
• Provides instruction on and performs pre-trip inspections of the bus on a daily basis and prior to each scheduled bus run to insure compliance with Michigan Department of Transportation regulations.
• Provides instruction on and conducts proper and legal stopping of school buses, counts students as they board, monitors student off-boarding and road crossing, and insures adherence to danger zones and railroad crossings.
• Provides instruction on and conducts special needs training with regard to the proper operation of a wheel chair lift and properly securing a wheel chair.
• Provides training on and performs appropriate passenger management and behavior control according to school policies and procedures.
• Provides training and demonstration on and insures that emergency evacuation practices, procedures and policies are implemented correctly and according to school policies and procedures.
• Completes and submits work-orders, pre-trip forms, incident reports and accident reports.
• Operates the two-way radio in order to maintain communication with the central bus garage and school offices.
• Performs other related duties as directed by supervisor

Hours

As needed.

Deadline

All applications are processed utilizing the Clinton County Online Application Consortium - RedRover. You can find this link on the district website, bathschools.net click on the job opportunities tab. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Hodges at 517-641-6721 or via email [e-mail].

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