L.E.T.S Bus Driver
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Transportation
Driver, Bus Driver
Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.
Livingston Essential Transportation Service (L.E.T.S.) was established in October 1977 to meet Livingston County's public transportation needs. L.E.T.S. provides dial-a-ride service for any person to any destination countywide and regional medical service to Ingham, Oakland, Genesee, and Washtenaw counties. L.E.T.S. provided over 150,000 passenger trips in 2016 and is funded by a combination of federal grants, state grants, and fare revenue.
Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Operations Manager for Transportation Services, this position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer friendly transportation via bus, van, or County vehicle to the public in the County and/or any location in surrounding counties. This position may include evening shifts.
Benefits:- Retirement plan includes a 401a with up to 8% employer contribution
- Comprehensive Medical, Pharmacy, Dental & Vision
- Optional HSA with an employer match
- Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Short-term & Long-term disability & Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Health & Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation, sick days & 13 Holidays. Unused vacation and sick time rolls over
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Up to $500 annual Wellness reimbursement
* and $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment. - Voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital & Whole Life policies
- Employee assistance program
* Pro-rated based on DOH
Pay Rate Information:The L.E.T.S. Driver position is a non-union position and starting pay is $21.17/hr
. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.80/hr
.
* Please note- schedule for this position may include evenings and weekends.
- High school diploma or GED.
- The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
- Must be able to attain a Michigan Commercial Driver's License - Class C with passenger endorsement.
- Must pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.
- Must obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's certification within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service and assistance for transporting citizens.
- Considerable knowledge of County roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic math skills, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
- Skill in assembling data and preparing accurate reports.
- Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees,…
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