Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Building: Transportation Department / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

About Mason Public Schools: Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings. A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students. Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment.

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public School is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures, lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.

Qualifications Required:

• Good driving record
• Must be able to pass physical, drug tests & criminal history check
• The ability to pass the commercial driving test once trained
• Enjoy working with children

Job Description:

• Shall exhibit safe driving habits at all times and operate the bus with safety of the passengers as the primary concern.
• Shall conduct routine safety inspection of the bus before each run.
• Shall check fluid and oil levels as required and fuel the bus as necessary.
• Shall report all mechanical problems to the mechanic.
• Shall maintain a clean and safe environment within the bus.
• Shall endeavor to maintain a dependable route schedule.
• Shall report all accidents to the Transportation Supervisor and cooperate with the investigation of such accidents.
• Shall be responsible for the discipline of students on the bus, and shall cooperate with building administrators and the Transportation Supervisor in resolving discipline problems.
• Shall promote positive public relations with students, parents and other school personnel.
• Shall maintain confidentiality for all school-related information.
• Shall perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of sitting.
• The position requires occasional lifting.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with travel to other schools or field trip locations.

Work Year: Beginning with the 2025-2026 School Year

Schedule: Monday through Friday when school is in session on an as-needed basis.

Wage for 2025-2026:

• $16.38, if hired as a CDL trainee (will be compensated $5.00 less than Step 1 rate ($21.38), until the CDL is obtained
• $21.38, upon hire with possession of a CDL

Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal Business Leave, Life Insurance, school retirement plan and summers off per the bargaining unit agreement.

Deadline: Open until filled