School Sedan Driver - Sterling Heights

Support our customers by understanding their needs and creating solutions to ensure their students and families are transported safely.

As a School Sedan Driver for Drivergent Transportation, you will be on the educational front lines where it will be your job to safely transport students, exceed customer expectations, and ensure routes are operated on time. Successful drivers put safety first, are reliable, can succeed in a changing environment and are ready to work! These positions typically operate out of our own independent terminal location, and not a district partner facility.

Job Responsibilities Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students; including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner

Report to duty on time and maintain route on time but in a safe manner

Physically assist passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency

Inform all appropriate personnel of problems, procedures, or incidents per Company/District policy

Keep the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable

Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times

Complete all required paperwork (including route change sheets, timecards, vehicle repair requests)
Maintain a professional attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill

Safely and efficiently utilize vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment

Position Requirements Must obtain and maintain a valid Michigan Chauffeur Driver’s License Ability to tolerate stressful situations

Able to have empathy for children and persons with disability

Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

Ability to operate and navigate a sedan or van passenger vehicle

Ability to effectively operate a GPSAbility to work outside in various climates and weather conditions

Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidentsMUST be reliable and capable of working a partially flexible schedule

Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required

Proficient in English sufficient enough to rad road signs and communicate with personnel

Minimum Requirements Certification/Licenses:
Chauffeur Driver License Age:
Minimum 21 years of age

Education:

High School Diploma or GED Compensation and Benefits $18 per hour6-hour workday guarantee

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Health Benefits – Medical, Dental and Vision Aflac Supplemental
401k Retirement with company-match

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.
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