School Bus Driver

$21.5 per hour

Dean Transportation

Kalamazoo, MI

Description

School Bus Driver

This posting is for positions supporting Kalamazoo RESA with route assignment opportunities in Kalamazoo, MI.

Earn up to $21.50 per hour, contingent upon program elections made at the time of hire.
Flexible scheduling options are available, subject to operational needs.
Paid training is provided and includes preparation for obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
No prior CDL experience is required.
Benefits packages are available to eligible employees. Employer contribution levels vary based on established qualifying factors.
A 401(k)-retirement plan is available after completion of one (1) year of service, contingent upon satisfying all other eligibility requirements.
Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Meet all general qualifications for employment.
Meet company and state standards for driving record check.
Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
Meet Federal DOT guidelines and physical examination requirements.
Pass drug and alcohol screening as established by company.
Successfully pass Dean Transportation School Bus Driver Training Program, including:
- Classroom instruction
- Behind the wheel instruction
- Written and driving skills test
Meet Michigan School Bus Driver Certification Requirements, including:
- Minimum hours of instruction
- Satisfactorily pass knowledge examination
Meet local, county, and state standards for driving skills test.
Meet state requirements for appropriate commercial vehicle licensing.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
Use established routes and designated bus stops.
Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, office and maintenance personnel, bus attendants and monitors, passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff.
Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.

SPECIFIC ABILITIES

Operate all vehicle types in transporting passengers used by Dean Transportation.
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 student passengers.
Administer disciplinary procedures in keeping with company policies.
Be alert and exercise good judgment concerning emergencies and day-to-day operations.
Successfully conduct a bus evacuation drill as required by company management.
Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition, and turn in at the specified time.
Conduct yourself as a professional Dean Transportation staff member at all times.
Operate all vehicle lifts as prescribed in company policy.
Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy.
Be able to lift, store, and disassemble/assemble wheelchairs of a maximum weight of 40 pounds and/or other ambulatory devices required by the passenger.

DRIVING PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

Driving performance evaluations are performed continuously as part of company safety training.
School bus drivers may be subjected to customized driving evaluations at any time during employment when the company has a specific concern or has received a report of improper driving.

BODY MECHANICS OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

School Bus Drivers are required through their employment to perform various physical tasks. These physical tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending, and carrying of heavy objects. Some examples of these are:

Opening and closing a bus hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements of the engine.
Opening and closing of bus entrance and emergency doors.
Bending, pushing, and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, with or without a passenger, onto a lift platform, by exerting a maximum of 40 of push/pull pressure.
Bending, supporting, and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a school bus.
Carrying and lifting into and from the school bus, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the school bus.
Bend, stretch, pull, and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of emergency exits on demand.

Apply

Vacancy posted 2 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the School Bus Driver in Kalamazoo, MI vacancy

School Bus Driver
$20 - $25 per hour
...Company Description: The Latin meaning of Auxilio is "to help" schools increase the efficiency of our services with unsurpassed... ...K, medical, dental and vision coverage. Scope: The School Bus Driver provides safe and reliable transportation to students and other...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Part time
Local area
Early shift
Auxilio
Kalamazoo, MI
7 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver - 1099 - Up to $130k / yr
$130k
...Contracting CDL-A Truck Drivers BIG EARNING POWER - Up to $130,000 net per year* RUN EASY, EARN BIG - Mostly drop + hook, no-touch miles FREEDOM TO GROW - Multiple trailer & freight options Hiring Lease Operators EOS is hiring truck drivers in your local...
Suggested
Weekly pay
Full time
For contractors
Local area
Flexible hours
EOS Trucking
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
CDL-A Truck Driver
$29 per hour
...KAG Energy, a division of Kenan Advantage Group, is currently hiring Local Truck Drivers in your area! Join KAG today to take advantage of great pay, competitive benefits packages, supportive terminal managers and great equipment! Currently hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers!...
Suggested
Hourly pay
Currently hiring
Local area
Kenan Advantage Group
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver-Midwest Regional/OTR
$1,400 per week
...Experience in the Last 3 Years •Valid Class A CDL •1 Year Refrigerated Experience Job Description: OUR CDL A REEFER TRUCK DRIVERS EARN UP TO $0.72 CPM - 100K+ PER YEAR - $1,400 GUARANTEED WEEKLY PAY! TOP PERFORMING TRUCK DRIVERS CAN EARN 120K PER YEAR!We’...
Suggested
Weekly pay
Temporary work
Work at office
Xtreme Trucking, LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
10 days ago
CDL-A Dedicated Truck Driver
...Job Description Job Description Are you an experienced OTR driver looking for a better fit? Consider this dedicated Anheuser Busch account with current operations throughout all regions of the United States, with a focus on locations east of the Mississippi River....
Suggested
Weekly pay
Traineeship
C.R. England
Kalamazoo, MI
19 days ago
CDL-A Truck Driver
...Job Description Job Description TransAm Trucking Company Truck Driver Jobs TransAm Trucking is now hiring company CDL-A truck drivers for long-haul career opportunities! Apply today and enjoy life on the road with competitive pay and benefits, top-of-the-line equipment...
Weekly pay
Daily paid
Local area
Immediate start
TransAm
Kalamazoo, MI
14 days ago
CDL A Truck Drivers
$68.5k - $90k
...Job Description Job Description Now Hiring CDL A Drivers As a driver at Werner Enterprises, you have the freedom and flexibility to choose the account that works best with your lifestyle! We have over 250 home time and pay packages available! Call one of our recruiters...
Immediate start
Werner Enterprises
Kalamazoo, MI
15 days ago
OTR Class A CDL Truck Driver
$125k
...excellent customer service to our dedicated customer base. LCL Bulk Transport is currently looking for dependable, safety-driven OTR drivers that are ready to deliver excellence within their region. Pay and Home Time: - Top drivers can earn an average gross pay of...
Relocation package
Weekend work
LCL Bulk Transport - Elkhorn
Kalamazoo, MI
more than 2 months ago
CDL A Truck Driver - $1250 orientation pay
$1,250 per month
...Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers PAY THAT PERFORMS - Earn up to $127,000 per year START STRONG. STAY STRONG. - $1,250 paid orientation MINIMUMS THAT MATTER - $1,350 minimum pay for qualifying weeks Why Drive for Central Oregon Truck Company? Central Oregon Truck...
Daily paid
Local area
Immediate start
Central Oregon Truck Company
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
Regional CDL-A Truck Driver - up to $2,000 / wk
$2,000 per week
...Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers PAY THAT DELIVERS - Earn up to $120,000 per year* SPECIALIZED FREIGHT, STRONG START - Drivers get a $2,500 sign on bonus* PERKS THAT STACK - 100% paid medical premium, paid holidays, bonuses & more Why Drive for E.W. Wylie? Choosing...
Relocation package
Flexible hours
E.W. Wylie
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
Company CDL A Truck Driver - 100% No-Touch
$83.2k
...Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers PAY THAT SHOWS UP - Earn up to $83,200 per year* GET PAID TO GET STARTED - $1,500 sign-on bonus + $500 orientation pay* EASY FREIGHT. EASY WEEKS - 100% no-touch dry van hauling Why Drive for Riverside Transport? At Riverside Transport...
Daily paid
Temporary work
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Riverside Transport
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
CDL-A Truck Driver
$93.6k
...Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers ONE COMPANY. MANY PATHS - OTR & dedicated opportunities PAY YOU CAN PLAN AROUND - Earn up to $93,600 per year* GET PAID TO GET STARTED - $1,500 sign-on bonus + $500 paid orientation* Why Drive for Riverside Transport? At Riverside...
Temporary work
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Riverside Transport
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
Delivery Driver - CDL Class A - CDL Class B
...Job Description Job Description We are looking for a responsible Delivery Driver to distribute products and a great experience to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase our profitability and customer satisfaction...
Monday to Friday
One Way Products
Kalamazoo, MI
24 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver - Home Every Weekend!
$75k
...Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers PREMIUM PAY, EVERY DAY - Experienced drivers start at 70 CPM BIG BONUS, BETTER BENEFITS - $1,000 sign-on + PTO + full benefits WEEKLY HOME TIME TO STAY FRESH - Get home every weekend! Why Drive for K&B Transportation? K&B Transportation...
Relocation package
K&B Transportation
Kalamazoo, MI
1 day ago
Regional CDL-A Reefer Truck Driver Job - ($72,000 - $88,000/Year)
$72k - $88k
...Regional Class A CDL Reefer Truck Driver Job $3,000 Sign-on Bonus FOR EXPERIENCED DRIVERS** Company Driver Pay Drivers Earn between $72,000 - $88,000 on average per year* Longevity Pay - We reward our drivers to stay here. Our 5-year drivers can earn...
Relocation package
National Carriers, Inc.
Portage, MI
5 days ago
CDL A Regional Truck Driver
$60 per hour
...Schoolcraft, MI - Regional Class A Driver Operates tractor/trailer equipment in accordance with all DOT regulations to transportproduct safely and legally from the Distribution Centers to the Vendor's destination. Ensures that product is delivered within a timely...
Hourly pay
Daily paid
Night shift
Kenco Logistics
Portage, MI
3 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver Midwest Regional
$55k - $80k
...Truck Driver Heartland Express is an award-winning industry leader for on-time service. We hire the best truck drivers in the industry. Our truck drivers are some of safest, most experienced drivers on the road today. We're looking for drivers to join our fleet to...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Temporary work
Heartland Express
Kalamazoo, MI
7 days ago
CDL A Recent Grad Truck Driver
$1,500 per week
...limit, get your part of it now! What are you waiting for? Up to $1500 weekly Dry Van freight Plus more earning potential Driver Referral Bonus Benefits include, medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401k matched , Paid Vacation Many more...
Weekly pay
Assurity Transportation Solutions
Portage, MI
3 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver Team 48 States in Kalamazoo, MI
$65k - $90k
...Heartland Express is an award-winning industry leader for on- time service. We hire the best truck drivers in the industry. Our truck drivers are some of safest, most experienced drivers on the road today. We're looking for drivers to join our fleet to help us service...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Temporary work
3 days per week
Heartland Express
Kalamazoo, MI
2 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver Eastern US in Kalamazoo, MI
$60k - $99k
...a week (Top Earner made $1,911 per week) Average Miles: 2,300+ per week Home expectations - every other week Truck Driver Bonuses include: Additional $.05 per mile in the Green Zone Additional $.01 to $.03 per mile Safety Bonus paid quarterly...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Temporary work
Heartland Express
Kalamazoo, MI
3 days ago
Dedicated | Regional | CDL-A Truck Driver
$1,685 - $2,160 per week
...CDL-A Regional Truck Driver | Home Weekly | $1,685–$2,160+/Week Sign-On Bonus Available + Increased CPM Pay! About the Job: We're hiring experienced CDL-A Regional Truck Drivers to join a dedicated account with daytime deliveries, weekly home time, and top-tier...
Weekly pay
Relocation package
American Transport Team
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
CDL-A Regional Truck Driver
$1,200 - $1,400 per week
...About the job CDL-A Regional Truck Driver Pay: $1,200 - $1,400 a week Job Type: Full-time Seeking a better work-life balance without sacrificing your income? Our transportation team is expanding its Midwest operations, offering dependable weekly schedules...
Hourly pay
Daily paid
Price work
Full time
Night shift
Weekend work
American Driver Recruitment Agency
Kalamazoo, MI
2 days ago
Flatbed CDL-A Truck Driver
$150 per hour
...-215-8523 for more information or to discuss the application process. About the Company We're proud to be family-owned and driver-focused. Since 1998, HMD Trucking has built a 500+ truck fleet backed by nearly 800 professionals who value safety, transparency, and...
Relocation package
HMD Trucking
Kalamazoo, MI
12 days ago
Regional CDL-A Truck Driver
$1,500 - $1,800 per week
...About the job Regional CDL-A Truck Driver Position Details: ~2 trips per week need to run 5 days per week ~ Averaging $1500-$1800 week (.50 - .60 cpm) ~ Regional running 3000 miles week ~ No touch freight Reefer Experience Requirements:...
Apprenticeship
Local area
Luxx LLC
Kalamazoo, MI
2 days ago
CDL A Truck Driver 48 States
$60k - $95k
...Truck Driver Heartland Express is an award-winning industry leader for on-time service. We hire the best truck drivers in the industry. Our truck drivers are some of safest, most experienced drivers on the road today. We're looking for drivers to join our fleet to...
Hourly pay
Weekly pay
Heartland Express
Kalamazoo, MI
7 days ago
OTR CDL-A Company Truck Driver
...give contractors every opportunity the open road has to offer. Thrive with us at Western Flyer Xpress. OTR CDL-A Company Truck Driver Now Hiring Solo CDL-A Drivers for Dry Van Lanes! Pay & Benefits Pay & Details Earn $0.60 - $0.65 (based on experience...
For contractors
Immediate start
1 day per week
Western Flyer Xpress
Kalamazoo, MI
4 days ago
CDL-A Regional Truck Driver - Home Weekly!
$71k - $100k
...Beef Dedicated Truck Driver JBS Carriers is a leading multi-state and regional truckload carrier specializing in refrigerated and... ...Reimbursement: if we are your first employer, call for list of approved schools ~ Anniversary Pay ~ Additional safety bonuses ~...
Local area
JBS Carriers
Kalamazoo, MI
10 days ago
Class A CDL Company Driver - 1yr EXP Required - Regional - Dry Bulk & Pneumatic - $1.3k - $1.8k per
$1,300 - $1,800 per month
...Job Description Job Description Regional Dry Bulk - CDL-A Truck Driver - Home Weekly Laidlaw Carriers Bulk USA is hiring Regional CDL-A End Dump Drivers to run regional freight out of our Ypsilanti, MI terminal. Enjoy a reliable schedule where you depart Sunday...
Relocation package
Laidlaw Carriers Bulk USA
Kalamazoo, MI
6 days ago
Class A Dry Van Driver - Home Daily
$32 per hour
Responsibilities Earn $32.00/HR with OT after 40 hours Average $1,600+ weekly Paid Weekly | Home Daily | Weekends Off Full-time local Class A position Monday-Friday schedule Dispatch Time: 2:00 PM Average 10-11 hour shifts (typically until...
Weekly pay
Daily paid
Full time
Local area
Monday to Friday
Shift work
Afternoon shift
Optimum Staffing, Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI
5 days ago
Shuttle Bus Driver
$17 per hour
...Shuttle Driver StoryPoint Portage Overview: Location: 3951 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024 Position: Shuttle Bus Driver Licensure: CDL Required Job Type: Part Time Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM Pay: $17 per...
Hourly pay
Daily paid
Part time
Local area
Monday to Friday
Flexible hours
Afternoon shift
Common Sail Investment Group
Portage, MI
5 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to School Bus Driver. Be the first to apply!