Flexible Bus Driver – FT 30 hour
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Job Description:

To transport students to and from school and other sites and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Driver may be assigned to drive wheelchair busses.

Qualifications:

Valid Michigan Commercials Drivers License with air brake classification and Passenger & School Bus Endorsements: CDL- B, P, & S; The district will pay the applicant to get CDL and B,P and S Endorsement.
High School graduate or equivalent
Must meet and maintain heath requirements of DOT regulations
Must meet and maintain Federal DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements
Must meet and maintain District/Michigan Department of Education competency levels of driving skills
Must be able to pass a background check
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students, parents, and staff
Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed
Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Ability to work outside and drive in inclement weather conditions
Ability to sit and drive for extended period of time
Ability to walk, bend, stoop and squat as part of daily job duties
Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties

Typical Duties:

Must have a flexible schedule as hours each day may vary
- Morning or afternoon trips
- Shuttle Runs
- Last minute Call Ins
- Field Trips
- Overflow Driver
- Fill in as bus aide if necessary
Wash Busses
Learn and be able to drive all routes
Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair (with the help of a school bus aide) in bus
Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
Operates a two-way radio
Performs related duties as required

Salary and Benefits:

Hourly pay rate and benefits commensurate with current NHTA - New Haven Transportation Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary 19.00 - 27.00 per hour

$250.00 training bonus ($100 upfront - $150 after certified) *experience is considered for final pay
rate.
Full time employees qualify for health, vision, dental, paid time off

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the New Haven School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its
programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies should
be directed to: Civil Rights Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools, New Haven Community
Schools, Administration Building, 30375 Clark Street, PO Box 482000, New Haven, MI 48048.
Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator,
Superintendent of Schools 586-749-5123