Bus Driver

Position Details

Job description

Hillsdale Preparatory School embodies a school community that fosters unity, compassion, and strength. Known as “The Family School”, Hillsdale Prep students, parents and faculty have a strong bond that is hard to compete with. By working together and accepting one another, all members of the HPS community learn to build relationships that are centered on respect, trust, and loyalty.

We are seeking a part time bus driver to work a split shift up to 5.5 hours a day for 190 school days plus  PAID  days for inclement weather.

JOB SUMMARY:

The bus driver is responsible for transporting students to and from a variety of school sites and events and to assure their safety while passengers on the school bus. Responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is always in a safe operating condition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned. Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual; assures that safety belts are fastened. Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers, resolves disputes, documents, and reports severe disciplinary cases. Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily: assures maintenance of bus in safe and clean operating conditions: reports needed mechanical repairs, installs special safety belts, sweeps interior of bus and washes windows daily. Establishes drop off and pickup order of assigned students; confers with parents, supervisors, schedulers, and other staff regarding transportation needs, plots route on map, documents route, and adjusts route for new and/or dropped students. Monitors students with special health problems while on the bus: receives written or oral instructions, is aware and alert to any signs of difficulty following prescribed instructions and procedures, administers first aid, and call for emergency assistance if needed. Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules. Attends meetings, programs, and in-services training as assigned. Maintains current required licenses and certificates. Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route. Assists with other routes when breakdown or other unusual circumstances occur as assigned.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid State of Michigan CDL with the P and S endorsements. Valid un-expired Medical Examiner’s Certificate. Safe driving record. Un-expired Course Completion (white or green) Card. Ability to read and interpret a map, establish, and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus, accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs. Exercise good judgement and extreme caution while operating a school bus. Remain calm in an emergency situation. Knowledge of the proper application of first aide practices and procedures. Recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus. Learn to designate orders of pickup and drop off, modify bus routes, and prepare related reports.  Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.  Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties safely and effectively.  Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory criminal background check.

Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Demonstrates the willingness and ability to work with people in a team environment.  Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor, staff, and administrators related to job duties.  Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the school’s administration, teachers, students, and co-workers. Implement schools’ safety and security practices. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff and public.  Ability to write legibly and neat to complete reports such as incident reports or security logs.  Maintain flexibility in work hours/schedule based upon the school’s operational needs.

Hillsdale Preparatory School is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 27.5 per week

Experience level:

1 year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Do you have current S endorsement?

Experience:

School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Required) CDL (Required) Do you have current P endorsement (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Hillsdale, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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