School Bus Driver

*Now offering weekly pay*

Ready to Take the Wheel of Something Bigger?

Miller Transportation is calling all road warriors, early birds, and everyday heroes to hop behind the wheel of a classic yellow school bus—and drive straight into a job that’s anything but ordinary.

Sure, you’ll be the trusted captain of the morning and afternoon school runs, but that’s just the beginning. Think field trips to the zoo, music festivals under the stars, championship games, and community events that bring people together. You won’t just be driving—you’ll be part of the memories.

Why Miller?

• Be the friendly face kids look forward to seeing every day
• Enjoy flexible hours and a variety of routes
• Get paid to be part of the action—from parades to pep rallies
• Join a team that values safety, service, and smiles

If you’ve got a good driving record, a love for people, and a knack for making every ride feel like an adventure, Miller Transportation wants YOU in the driver’s seat.

Let’s roll—your next great journey starts here.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a school bus or other commercial motor vehicle. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Drive efficiently and courteously on all roadways as directed, in all weather conditions.
• Treat all passengers, company personnel, and others courteously. Always act professionally.
• Read and follow route sheet and/or itinerary. Notify dispatch and/or routing to discuss safety concerns, or any issues that may cause unsafe bus stops.
• Know and apply safe driving techniques and requirements. Have knowledge of limitations and provisions of the DOT regulations, which pertain to the operation of commercial passenger transportation vehicles.
• Observe and obey posted speed limits.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs according to Miller policy.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle interior according to Miller policy.
• Attend mandatory safety trainings and update meetings.
• Uses only federally compliant devices for outside communication (hands free Bluetooth or radio devices). Does not text or otherwise use a cell phone during the operation of a school bus or other vehicle.
• Perform scheduled emergency bus evacuation drills.
• Reports incidents which may affect the safety of children immediately.
• Transport physically handicapped and mentally handicapped children to and from designated locations; lift and secure wheel chairs; assist in the loading and unloading of handicapped children when necessary.
• Reports all accidents and injuries to dispatch and safety immediately.
• Reports promptly to work. Calls to notify dispatcher when unable to drive allowing adequate time for the assignment of a substitute driver.
• Successfully demonstrates acceptable student management techniques and follows established procedures for reporting student management concerns.
• Perform Pre-/Post-trip inspections, including interior, and exterior of vehicle including the engine compartment. Complete No Child Left Behind inspection.
• Maintains a driving record free of all major traffic citations, including no major “at fault” vehicle accidents. Report any moving or seat belt violations in a personal auto to safety immediately.
• Report any concerns of abuse and/or neglect immediately to appropriate authorities.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years previous experience in passenger transportation or similar field preferred.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license Class A or B with appropriate Passenger & School Bus endorsements . Evidence of a good driving record is required.
• Must have and maintain a DOT medical card.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess and exhibit effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to drive in various weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

This position is primarily a sedentary position. The work requires the use of hands for grasping, pushing and pulling of arm controls and fine manipulations. The work requires the use of feet for repetitive movements. The work requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, and the ability to carry, push, or pull medium weights. The work requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, driving automotive equipment, and exposure to dust, fumes, and gases.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person