Bus Driver

Huron Valley School Transportation Bus Driver

Assisting in the educational growth of Huron Valley School students by providing safe and reliable transportation. Position Type: Transportation/Bus Driver Location: Transportation Department Salary: Per schedule for Substitute Bus Driver until fully credentialed & granted continuous employment. $19.55 - $22.55 once fully credentialed & granted continuous employment. Reports To: Transportation Manager Status: School Year 2025-2026 Start Date: As Soon As Possible Hours: Per schedule for training and continuous employment

Qualifications:

• Successfully pass interview for bus driver.
• Successfully pass Huron Valley Schools transportation department training program.
• Meet Michigan school bus driver certification requirements.
• Commercial Driver's license with Group B, P & S endorsements with air brakes
• Meet D.O.T. physical examination requirements.
• Meet local, county and state standards for driving skills test.
• Meet local and state standards for driving record check.
• Must have never failed a local and state mandated requirement of drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment, on the job, or random, and must continue to do so through course of employment.
• Be declared a continuous employee by the Department Supervisor once all expectations have been met

Essential Functions:

• Conduct pre-trip inspection of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct student riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of students as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, maintenance personnel, bus attendants, teachers, students, principals and total school staff.
• Bus drivers shall achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, in-service and workshops conducted by Huron Valley Schools or other approved agencies.
• Operate all vehicle types in transporting students in school district.
• Identify with geographic service area of school district and routes you travel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations promulgated by local, state and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state laws and local ordinances.
• Deal with exuberant behavior characteristics of youthful riders.
• Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with school policies.
• Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
• Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, turn in at the specified time.
• Conduct yourself as a professional Huron Valley Staff Member at all times.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma and/or related experience.

Language, Mathematical and Reasoning Skills:

• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Method of Application:

Apply on-line at or complete an application at the Transportation Department located at 2366 S. Milford Road., Highland, MI 48357. Inquiries should be addressed to: Jeanna Klebba Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 View phone number on click.appcast.io (TELEPHONE) View phone number on click.appcast.io (FAX) E-MAIL: View email address on click.appcast.io Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer