Top 53 Bus driver Jobs in Grand Rapids, Mi

School Bus Driver
Forest Hills Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $23.18 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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Bus Driver
Head Start for Kent County —Grand Rapids, MI
- $19.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Bus Driver
Zeeland Public Schools —Zeeland, MI
- From $21.04 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
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Bus Driver (Field Trips)
Innocademy Zeeland —Zeeland, MI
- $26.50 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Non-CDL Bus Driver
Transdev —Grandville, MI
- From $17.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation Inc. —Cedar Springs, MI
- Up to $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Assembly
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Entry level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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School Bus Driver
Dean Transportation Inc. —Sparta, MI
- Up to $23.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Assembly
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Entry level
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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School Transportation Van Driver
Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school
- Health insurance
Bus Driver
Kelloggsville Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Driver - Part-Time in Grand Rapids
Hope Network —Grand Rapids, MI
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Bus Driver
Rockford Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- Entry level
Driver - Part Time 1st & 2nd Shift
Hope Network —Grand Rapids, MI
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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School Bus Driver
Forest Hills Public School District —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $23.18 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Transportation Driver | Care Resources | Part Time
Holland Home —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Background check
- Dedicated
- 18 years or older
- Employee assistance program
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Driver
Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center —Grand Rapids, MI
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
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School Bus Driver - Substitute
Forest Hills Public School District —Grand Rapids, MI
- From $22.66 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Sub Bus Driver and Route Bus Driver
Northview Public Schools —Grand Rapids, MI
- Part-time
- Customer service
- CDL
- High school diploma or GED
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Bus Driver
Hudsonville Public Schools —Hudsonville, MI
- From $23.12 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
Bus Driver
Godwin Heights Public Schools —Wyoming, MI
- From $22.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
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Transportation Driver | Care Resources | Full time
Holland Home —Grand Rapids, MI
- Online Application
- Background check
- Dedicated
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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School Bus Driver

Forest Hills Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI

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Job Details

Part-time
From $23.18 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

CDL
High school diploma or GED
Working with children
School bus driving

Full Job Description

School Bus Driver

Transportation

https://fhps.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2602

Reports To: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Starting at $22.50 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.
Must operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner.
Must pass an annual certification physical
Must maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Must maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips.
Inspect bus for mechanical defects and checks gas, oil and water levels before departure.
Drive bus along assigned route and schedule. Stops 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 reports 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 functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; bend; twist; stretch; drive; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, and the ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration when driving the bus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors in a variety of weather elements. The employee is directly responsible for the safety of students.

Mental Functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation:

In accordance with the Bus Driver Association Agreement.

Terms of Employment:

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. Hours may vary according to the route and/or trips assigned. All active drivers will receive vision insurance. Medical insurance or cash in lieu of benefits eligibility dependent on hours.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does a School Bus Driver do?

School Bus Drivers ensure children's safety during their commute, assisting students and ensuring a safe journey to their final destination.

What are the duties and responsibilities of a School Bus Driver?

The primary duty of a School Bus Driver is to follow traffic laws, prioritize safety, and stay alert to avoid accidents with other vehicles on the road.

What makes a good School Bus Driver?

A good School Bus Driver is patient, attentive, and skilled in decision-making to handle high-stress situations effectively.

Who does a School Bus Driver work with?

School Bus Drivers work primarily with the students under their care, but also with parents and other members of the school community, school administrators, secretaries, teachers, and coaches, and with other Transportation Department staff including dispatchers, mechanics, supervisors, and/or directors.

What if I don’t have the proper license but am still very interested in becoming a School Bus Driver?

Forest Hills Public School provides comprehensive training to equip you with everything you need to be successful as a new school bus driver.

What does a typical day look like?

A school bus driver's day usually starts early, around 6 AM. They inspect their bus, checking safety features and fuel levels. They then begin their morning route, picking up students and delivering them to school. After the morning run, drivers may have a break or perform bus maintenance. In the afternoon, they repeat the process in reverse, taking students home. Some drivers may also transport students for field trips or after-school activities. Their day often ends by 5 PM, after cleaning the bus and completing paperwork.

The Forest Hills Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $23.18 per hour

Work Location: In person

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