Bus Driver

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP • Detroit, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves safely transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored activities. Key responsibilities include maintaining safe and clean bus conditions, keeping necessary records, and effectively communicating with parents, students, and staff regarding transportation matters. The role requires the ability to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations, and signs, as well as to prepare written and oral reports for supervisors. Candidates must be able to communicate professionally and politely, even in stressful situations like delays or accidents, and are expected to supervise students on the bus to maintain order and discipline. Compliance with routine safety procedures, such as vehicle checks and end-of-shift sweeps, is also essential. A clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to undergo random drug testing are mandatory. Applicants must provide a ten-year history of commercial motor vehicle employment for verification.

Requirements

• Basic writing, reading and communications skills as acquired through a high school diploma or higher.
• Able to read and understand transportation instructions, traffic regulations and signs, and to make written and oral reports to supervisors.
• Valid driver’s license with appropriate endorsements as required in each state.
• Clear background check including motor vehicle record to enable the individual to be covered through the school’s insurance regarding student transportation.
• Able to communicate professionally and politely with students and parents even in stressful situations such as when the bus is delayed or when an accident has occurred; able to exercise appropriate supervision of students on the bus and to maintain order and discipline.
• Able to comply with routine safety procedures such as vehicle checks, end-of-shift sweep, and others.
• Clean pre-employment drug test and willingness to submit to random drug testing.
• Submission of names and addresses of previous employers for which the applicant was an operator of a commercial motor vehicle within the last ten years, along with the dates of employment and the reason for leaving, for verification.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in driving a bus or commercial vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus or other assigned vehicle to transport students between home and school or on school-sponsored activities. Adhere to transportation schedule so that students arrive on time to school or home. Follow all assigned traffic rules, safety procedures, and school expectations for transportation program.
• Report any incidents, accidents, or safety concerns to school administration. Complete related incident reports and comply fully with any accident investigation, insurance claim processing, safety checks, or other inquiries.
• Participate in any necessary safety drills, driver training, certification procedures, or other steps required to maintain driving credentials. Submit to random drug tests as required according to U.S. Department of Transportation requirements.
• Implement student procedures to ensure safety on the bus. Make necessary reports to parents and administrators when student behavior is a concern.
• Communicate professionally with students and parents regarding student needs or concerns; provide timely notice to parents and administrators in the event of any deviations from transportation schedule.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness on assigned vehicle(s).
• Notify administrator of any necessary repairs or maintenance on assigned vehicle(s).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED