School Bus Driver

Forest Hills Public School District•Grand Rapids, MI

15h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Forest Hills Public Schools is looking for reliable individuals to join our team of School Bus Drivers. School Bus Drivers are responsible for transporting students to and from school and extracurricular events, following a scheduled route, and ensuring the safety of all passengers. Duties include conducting pre-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in good working condition, following all safety and traffic rules during the journey, and maintaining order and discipline among students on the bus. Additionally, you are expected to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff, provide excellent customer service, and address any concerns or issues that may arise. Your role as a School Bus Driver is crucial in providing safe and reliable transportation for students, thus, contributing to their overall educational experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.