School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Forest Hills Public School District Transportation - Grand Rapids, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5575932

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Reports To
:
Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Starting at $23.18 per hour

Job Summary: 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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
• Operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner
• Pass an annual certification physical
• Maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips
• Inspect bus for mechanical defects and check gas, oil and water levels before departure
• Drive bus along assigned route and schedule, stopping 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 report 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

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential…