School Bus Driver – up to $26/hour – Full Time - Immediate Hiring for Garden City Schools

Drivergent Transportation is a Metro Detroit school transportation company looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want to join our team transporting students.

As a School Bus Driver for Drivergent Transportation, you will be on the educational front lines and 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 full-time, contracted school bus driver positions are employed by Drivergent, but are scheduled on permanent assignment with our partner school district.

** This position is available to school bus drivers with active fully endorsed CDL (A or B with P & S endorsements).

*** Paid CDL training is also available for inexperienced candidates who are interested in applying.

Drivergent has over 14 years of transportation experience, so we know how to support our drivers to ensure we have a winning team! Active leadership support help to create a positive work environment you’ll enjoy and feel rewarded for your hard work and dedication!

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE! APPLY TODAY! Learn more at: Drivergent.com

> VIRTUAL APPLICATION PROCESS <

1. Submit application
2. Attend phone, Zoom interview and/or in-person interview
3. All hiring documents will be viewed/signed electronically

*** Please read ALL information in this posting to ensure full understanding of this position. ***

Location

• District Partner (Garden City, MI)

Compensation & Benefits

• Wage scale from $22.00 to $26.00/h
• 20-hour workweek minimum
• Opportunities for additional work
• Paid Overtime
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Benefits – after 30 days
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
• Aflac Supplemental
• 401k Retirement with company-match

Available Positions

• Approx. 4/5-hour daily split shifts (2/2.5 hours AM and 2/2.5 hours PM)
• Full-Time schedules – based on school transportation calendar
• MUST be reliable, and capable of working a partially flexible schedule

General 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
• Adhere to all school district rules, regulations and policies
• Follow all directives from school district staff while on-duty
• Ability to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe manner
• Conduct all pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with district procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company/District policy
• Exercises student and/or passenger management per Company/District policy
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable
• Present a neat and professional personal appearance at all times
• Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment
• Always drive and operate delivery vehicle safely
• Actively limit distracted driving habits
• May assist in training other team members
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing per DOT regulations
• Have and maintain eligible driving record per all applicable client district policies and state/federal laws
• Must pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check per MDE regulations and Client District policies
• Ability to pass DOT physical requirements and obtain valid DOT medical card
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License with valid P and S endorsements
• Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class (Advanced School Bus Driver Training) every 2 years
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Able to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus
• Ability to effectively operate a GPS
• Basic knowledge of Metro Detroit area
• Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the U.S
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with active P & S endorsements
• Ability to complete CDL training and obtain a license
• Consent to a drug test, motor vehicles and background check
• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Proficient in English sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds high ethical standards at all times
• Proven track record of reliability
• Prior professional driving experience 
• Excellent attention to detail with skill set to problem solve independently
• Self-motivated and able to work in a self-directed environment with an upbeat attitude
• Ability to work with a team in a fast paced, ever changing environment

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.