School Bus Driver Trainee - Sterling Heights

DRIVERGENT INC • Sterling Heights, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Drivergent, Inc. is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainee for their Sterling Heights, MI location. This role involves in-house training to become a full-time school bus driver responsible for the safe transportation of students. The position requires reliability, a focus on safety, and the ability to adapt to a changing environment. Successful candidates will ensure students and families are transported safely, routes are operated on time, and customer expectations are exceeded.

Requirements

• Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class.
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations.
• Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus.
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS.
• Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions.
• Must be reliable, and capable of working a flexible schedule.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Proficient in English sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Upon completion of training, Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Chauffeur Driver’s License prior to training class.
• Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements prior to training class.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students, including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws.
• Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner.
• Report to duty on time and maintain route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Inform all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures/incidents per Company/District policy.
• Keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, timecards, vehicle repair requests).
• Maintain a professional attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required.

Benefits

• $15 per hour during training, $25 per hour after training & obtaining Class B CDL
• 6-hour workday guarantee
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental and Vision
• Aflac Supplemental
• 401k Retirement with company-match

What This Job Offers

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