Bus Driver

2026/2027 School Year

Position: School Bus Driver

Posting Date: September 23, 2026

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Summary

Dexter Community Schools is seeking dependable and safety-minded School Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. No previous school bus driving experience is required. The District provides paid training, including the coursework necessary to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. Flexible training schedules are available.

Rate of Pay

$24.06 per hour

Work Schedule

• Morning Route: 6:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
• Afternoon Route: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Additional hours may be available for field trips, athletic events, and extracurricular activities.

Benefits

• Flexible option for someone seeking part-time work and additional income
• Pension/Retirement through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System
• 403b and 457 Retirement Savings Plans
• Medical Benefits available
• Paid time off, holiday pay and longevity pay

Job Summary

Safely transports students and other authorized passengers to and from designated destinations while maintaining a safe, positive, and orderly environment. Promotes student safety by operating school buses in accordance with state laws, district policies, and established transportation procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a specified physical exam annually, be able to obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License, class B-PS with no air brake restrictions.
• Must be capable of operating all fleet vehicles used for transporting the students of Dexter Community Schools.
• Must be capable of backing and turning around vehicles that are 35 feet or longer.
• Must be able to understand mechanical functions, and report vehicle defects.
• Must be able to deal effectively with children and parents.
• Must be able to control the bus and students at the same time.
• Must learn and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be willing to learn and perform new skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assures the safety of passengers at all times.
• Attendance and punctuality to assignments required.
• Ability to bend, lift and perform overhead work.
• Maintains discipline on the school bus as according to policy and offers due process to all students and follows through with appropriate documentation when needed.
• Perform daily inspections, fuel and maintain all fluid levels at appropriate levels and report defects immediately on the appropriate form.
• Comply with pick-up and drop-off locations and times.
• Continually update your route description and indicate by initialing weekly.
• Report all accidents immediately.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Michigan Vehicle Code, Pa187.
• Comply with the district policies, procedures, transportation handbook and the beginning school bus driver manual.
• Comply with all directives from supervisors whether written or verbal.
• Ensure mirror system alignment.
• Attend training and meetings as required.
• Uses common sense and good judgment when making decisions out of the normal routine.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Frequently enters and exits the school bus throughout the workday.
• Must be able to bend, lift, reach overhead, and assist students when necessary.
• Must be able to safely evacuate students during emergency situations.
• Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.
• Requires prolonged sitting while operating a commercial vehicle and occasional standing, walking, and lifting.

Application Procedure

Please email Deneen Smith at smithd@dexterschools.org or Apply online at dexterschools.org.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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