School Bus Driver Trainee - Sterling Heights

DRIVERGENT INC•Sterling Heights, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Drivergent, Inc. is hiring a School Bus Driver Trainee in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The trainee receives in-house training to become a full-time member of the driving team. The role involves safely transporting students, meeting customer expectations, and keeping routes on schedule while putting safety first and adapting to changing conditions. Drivers are responsible for operating a school bus in accordance with applicable client district policies and state and federal laws. They maintain a calm and safe environment for students, communicate incidents and other issues to appropriate personnel, complete required paperwork and inspections, and keep the assigned vehicle clean and presentable. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and climates and being available for a flexible schedule. Pay is $15 per hour during training and $25 per hour after training and obtaining a Class B CDL. A six-hour workday guarantee is offered. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, Aflac supplemental coverage, and a company-matched 401(k).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age.
Chauffeur Driver’s License before the training class.
Passenger, School Bus, and Air Brake endorsements before the training class.
Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) upon completion of training.
Ability to tolerate stressful situations and understand and empathize with children and people with disabilities.
Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-needs school bus.
Ability to operate a GPS effectively.
Ability to work outdoors in varying climates and weather conditions.
Reliability and ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to practice defensive driving and safe work habits and conduct required vehicle inspections.
English proficiency sufficient to read road signs and communicate with personnel.

Responsibilities

Safely and reliably transport students and perform all duties associated with operating a school bus in accordance with applicable client district policies and state and federal laws.
Manage and maintain student safety on the bus in a calm manner.
Report to duty on time and keep routes on schedule without compromising safety.
Physically assist passengers with evacuating the vehicle in an emergency.
Report problems, procedures, and incidents to appropriate personnel according to Company and District policy.
Keep the assigned vehicle interior clean and presentable and maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Complete required paperwork, including route change sheets, timecards, and vehicle repair requests.
Maintain a professional attitude toward parents, students, staff, coworkers, supervisors, customers, and passengers, and promote company goodwill.
Safely and efficiently use vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
Practice defensive driving and safe work habits to avoid vehicle and industrial accidents.
Conduct required pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
Attend and pass the continuing education class.