Bus Driver

Position Summary

Dexter Community Schools is seeking dependable and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. No previous school bus driving experience is required. The District provides paid training, including the coursework necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Flexible training schedules are available.

$24.06 per hour

• Morning Route: 6:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
• Afternoon Route: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional hours may be available for field trips, athletic events, and extracurricular activities.

• Flexible option for someone seeking part-time work and additional income
• Pension/Retirement through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System
• 403b and 457 Retirement Savings Plans
• Medical Benefits available
• Paid time off, holiday pay and longevity pay

Safely transports students and other authorized passengers to and from designated destinations while maintaining a safe, positive, and orderly environment. Promotes student safety by operating school buses in accordance with state laws, district policies, and established transportation procedures.

• Must be able to pass a specified physical exam annually, be able to obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License, class B-PS with no air brake restrictions.
• Must be capable of operating all fleet vehicles used for transporting the students of Dexter Community Schools.
• Must be capable of backing and turning around vehicles that are 35 feet or longer.
• Must be able to understand mechanical functions, and report vehicle defects.
• Must be able to deal effectively with children and parents.
• Must be able to control the bus and students at the same time.
• Must learn and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be willing to learn and perform new skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required

• Assures the safety of passengers at all times.
• Attendance and punctuality to assignments required.
• Ability to bend, lift and perform overhead work.
• Maintains discipline on the school bus as according to policy and offers due process to all students and follows through with appropriate documentation when needed.
• Perform daily inspections, fuel and maintain all fluid levels at appropriate levels and report defects immediately on the appropriate form.
• Comply with pick-up and drop-off locations and times.
• Continually update your route description and indicate by initialing weekly.
• Report all accidents immediately.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Michigan Vehicle Code, Pa187.
• Comply with the district policies, procedures, transportation handbook and the beginning school bus driver manual.
• Comply with all directives from supervisors whether written or verbal.
• Ensure mirror system alignment.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Uses common sense and good judgment when making decisions out of the normal routine.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Frequently enters and exits the school bus throughout the workday.
• Must be able to bend, lift, reach overhead, and assist students when necessary.
• Must be able to safely evacuate students during emergency situations.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting while operating a commercial vehicle and occasional standing, walking, and lifting.

Please email Deneen Smith at smithd or Apply online .

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