Bus Driver

Bus Driver

It's more than just a job it's a calling. Every day, our drivers can make a positive impact on the lives of students and their families. They are the unsung heroes who ensure the safety and well-being of our students and provide priceless access to education.

Job Description: Transport students in a safe and timely manner to their appropriate building/school while obeying all traffic laws and safety standards. Set forth clear, concise direction for students to follow, ensuring students learn how to be safe bus riders.

District Overview: Livonia Public Schools employs approximately 1,900 staff members, serving approximately 13,300 students pre-K post secondary. There are 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, 1 career technical center, 1 early childhood center, and 1 vocational and transition center in the school district. The annual budget for Livonia Public Schools is $178 million, with a state funding of $9,608 per pupil.

Benefits of Working with Livonia Public Schools: Newly hired public school employees are eligible for a traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings accounts with an employer matching contribution. The pension component guarantees you monthly retirement benefit payments over your lifetime once you meet age and service requirements. Additionally, as a new public-school employee, you will be automatically enrolled in a Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF), which is a portable, tax-deferred investment account that can be used to pay for healthcare expenses in retirement. Livonia Public Schools will contribute a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 2% you contribute.

As an employee of Livonia Public Schools, you will be a part of a team working together in a positive work climate and a culture of mutual respect to support the successful education of children. Beyond the satisfaction of knowing you're helping thousands of students grow and learn, you will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are a team member with Livonia Public Schools, which means you will have the following perks of employment available to you:

• Medical insurance, including prescription drug coverage: The district's contribution is the maximum allowed by Michigan law. Family coverage eligibility for employees working 30 hours or more per week. Single coverage eligibility for employees working 20 hours but less than 30 per week. Optional "cash in lieu" of medical insurance for those who qualify.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance: The district pays 100% of the premium for all employees.
• Long-term disability coverage: The district pays 100% of the premium for employees working 20 hours or more per week.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their eligible family members. Completely confidential, short-term counseling service that utilizes a practical approach toward problem resolution and is available 7 days a week, with no cost to the employee.
• Paid holidays; earned vacation, sick, and bereavement days.
• Longevity pay.
• Annual work clothing allowance.
• Earn overtime pay beyond 8 hours per day.
• Paid "act of God" days, such as snow days.
• Opportunity for career advancement.

Additionally, the children of employees living outside the district's attendance boundaries are eligible to attend Livonia Public Schools via schools of choice.

Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver license (We provide training)
• Able to work from 6:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Hours are subject to change depending on the daily assignment)
• Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• Must be able to drive all buses in fleet.
• Must obey all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for operating a commercial motor vehicle. Follow all district policies, practices and procedures pertaining to the transportation of students in a school bus.
• Must be able to interact well with students and colleagues.
• High school diploma or GED certificate required.
• Able to push/pull and bend.
• Must pass and be able to continuously pass physical examinations.
• Must pass background check.
• Must be able to evacuate all types of school buses and other district vehicles effectively and efficiently when necessary (in the case of emergency).
• Must be able to maneuver in and out of the driver's seat/compartment efficiently.
• Able to push, pull, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Practice clear, concise direction for students to follow, ensuring students learn how to be safe bus riders. (Stay seated, aisle clear, hands to self, no yelling or screaming)
• Follow route directions and report detours when necessary.
• Call dispatch when you find a need to back up bus.
• Complete the pre-trip form daily. Submit weekly.
• Report all maintain issue to technician as well as reporting schedule maintenance items when due.
• Keep bus clean and neat. Sweep, empty trash at least every other day and fuel when needed.

Conditions of Employment: The work year, salary, and fringe benefits will be consistent with the current agreement between the Board of Education and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. This position will remain open until the position is filled. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement between the Livonia Public Schools School District and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Local 118, Council 25.

Applications: All applicants, including current LPS employees, must complete and submit an application through Applitrack which can be accessed through the Livonia Public Schools webpage. All applicants must also upload a cover letter, professional resume, copies of educational documents (transcripts/certificates), and three current letters of recommendation to their online application.