CDL School Bus Driver
About The Position
BrightBee is partnering with Kellogsville Public Schools to hire dependable, safety-minded School Bus Drivers to help start students' days with a smile. As a School Bus Driver, you are more than just a driver—you are a vital part of a child’s educational journey, ensuring they arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn. If you love working with children, enjoy being on the road, and want a schedule that offers excellent work-life balance (holidays off!), we want to hear from you. This is a full-time role including paid time off and benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Michigan driver's license, and a safe driving record.
- Successfully passed the State of Michigan CDL road and written tests with P and S endorsements.
- Ability to pass MDOT physical examination.
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- Pass a background check
- Complete required school clearances
- Follow safety and reporting guidelines
- Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers.
Responsibilities
- Mandatory pre-trip inspection.
- Mechanical inspection including gasoline, oil and antifreeze levels, lights, tires and all warning devices.
- Confirm the status of all safety equipment needed including fire extinguishers, flares, first aid kit, reflectors, and broom.
- Immediately report, in writing, any defects to grounds and/or Director of Operations.
- Complete all special bus request reports at the conclusion of each trip and turn in to the transportation office.
- A bus driver involved in an accident must call the police to have an accident report made out. Furthermore, all accidents shall be reported to the transportation office.
- A bus driver is to maintain order and control of pupils on the bus while demonstrating responsible adult leadership.
- No school bus shall exceed the legal posted speed, including expressways. Observation is to be maintained in all posted areas, while appropriate speed will be exercised at all times during inclement weather.
- School bus will drop off or pick up pupils only at authorized stops.
- Driver is not to leave the bus running while unattended, please do not leave the key on the bus.
- Shall endeavor to maintain the assigned time schedule.
- Transport only authorized pupils.
- All emergency and first aid supplies shall be removed from the bus and locked in an assigned cabinet.
- School bus is to be swept out and made ready for next day use.
- Make certain that all switches are turned off, windows locked, and doors secured.
- Shall perform other such tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Operations.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
