School Bus Driver (CDL)

Elite School Staffing • Detroit, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

IMMEDIATE HIRING: School Bus Driver (FT) $25 an hour. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! $25 an hour! Bus Driver: Monday - Saturday. 5:30am to 8:30am. 2:30pm to 5:30pm. $25.00/hr.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Possess a valid commercial driver’s license with an excellent record.
• Pass Michigan Department of Education physical examination requirements.
• Clear Federal check; includes finger printing.
• Meet Federal DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements.
• Completion of Michigan School Bus Driver Education course.
• Commercial Driver License (C.D. L.) Certification.
• Commercial Driver License with appropriate group designation: C and/or B.
• "P" for Passenger.
• "S" for School Bus.
• Enjoy working with children of all ages and be sensitive to their needs.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Free from adverse effects of medication, alcohol and drugs.
• Use respectable language at all times.
• Maintain emotional control under stress due to the mental demand.
• Familiar with the geographic service area of the district.

Responsibilities

• Conduct documented pre-trip inspections as required by federal and state laws.
• Operate the vehicle safely before driving while adhering to specific established routes.
• Keeps assigned time schedules that may require pre-day light and dusk periods.
• Adhere to all traffic and transportation laws and practices as outline in the Bus Driver manual per the Secretary of State.
• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and keeps all emergency exits clear of obstructions.
• Maintain appropriate fuel level of school bus.
• Work to maintain student discipline on the bus and enforce safety rules governing student conduct.
• Report undisciplined students to the school director as well as the transportation supervisor in accordance with the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
• Report any and all accidents immediately to the proper authority as needs.
• Be prepared to conduct emergency evacuation drills.
• Administer first aid as necessary.
• Notify the school director and transportation supervisor in the event of a mechanical failure, safety deficiencies when off schedule or other incidents.
• Return and secure the bus to the assigned bus lot, perform a final inspection and secure the bus according to the procedures.
• Maintain acceptable communications with transportation supervisor, staff and the parent community.

What This Job Offers

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