Substitute School Bus Driver — Start at $22.66/hr

Forest Hills Public School District; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District Transportation in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and events, following a set route and ensuring passenger safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, eligibility to drive a school bus, completion of Michigan’s driver’s school, and potential CDL training. Candidates should have 2+ years working with children and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must meet all State of Michigan and Forest Hills requirements for eligibility to drive a school bus.
• Must successfully complete the State of Michigan’s driver’s school.
• Have the ability to successfully complete training provided by the employer to acquire a CDL.
• Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role.
• Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
• Two or more years of experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and other passengers to and from school and school-related events.
• Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensure passenger safety.
• Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive at their destination safely.
• Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times.
• Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus.
• Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed.
• Engage with students as they enter and leave the bus, working to build relationships while creating a positive and safe environment on the bus.
• Participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol training.
• Participate in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner.
• Must pass an annual certification physical.
• Must maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Must maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips.
• Inspect bus for mechanical defects and checks gas, oil and water levels before departure.
• Drive bus along assigned route and schedule. Stops only at authorized stops.
• Comply with all traffic and safety regulations related to operating a school bus.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Update route information as necessary.
• Assure that authorized students load and unload the bus in a safe manner.
• Maintain discipline when students are on the bus and reports discipline problems to the proper authority.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Keep bus clean, enforce regulations against smoking, eating and littering on the bus.
• Report delays, injuries or accidents and fill out related reports.
• Operate a variety of bus types and sizes based on the requirement of the route/trip.
• Ability to carry out assigned routes and other duties as assigned with employer work rules and regulations, as well as federal and state regulations and requirements
• Complete all job duties promptly, within established parameters
• Work diligently during training and beyond to gain and retain required certifications and credentials
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or their designee.

Skills

Child interaction

Safety focus

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Forest Hills Public School District Transportation in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and events, following a set route and ensuring passenger safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, eligibility to drive a school bus, completion of Michigan’s driver’s school, and potential CDL training. Candidates should have 2+ years working with children and a clean driving record.