Permanent Bus Driver Route 28 (Internal Posting)

Permanent Bus Driver Route 28

LOCATION: Transportation Department

REPORTS TO: Transportation Director

COMPENSATION: Current Step on Local 4 Salary Schedule

BENEFITS: Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance Michigan Public School Retirement Plan

POSTING DATES: November 5, 2026 November 11, 2026 by 3:00 P.M.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools is located in the metropolitan Detroit area, between Ann Arbor and Detroit. Our staff provides the very best educational opportunities for approx. 10,000 students from Westland, Wayne, Canton, Livonia, Garden City, Dearborn Heights, Inkster, and Romulus. The Wayne-Westland Community School district is comprised of ten elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12). We also have an early childhood center, an ultra-modern facility for career/technical training, an alternative high school, and a thriving online program. The dynamic environment throughout the school district illustrates that when a school and community work together, extraordinary results occur. Our school district promotes high expectations for success and provides students with a safe, caring and nurturing environment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned

• Conduct pre-trip inspection of school bus prior to every trip and complete all forms that are required
• Report all bus accidents and pupil injuries to the Transportation Department immediately
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather and with safety of students as first priority
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Perform bus housekeeping duties inside and out
• Work cooperatively, harmoniously and productively with other drivers, transportation supervisor, administrative staff, building principals and the public
• Present positive image as a representative of school district
• Maintain student order at all times to ensure adherence to safety rules
• Observe all Board of Education policies and regulations and comply with all School District Work rules
• Must have the ability to work with handicapped students of all classifications
• Perform Bus Aide duties when required
• Ability to drive all size busses, 16 to 78 Passenger and various routes
• Clean bus windows as needed, particularly of ice and snow in bad weather
• Regular and predictable attendance

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Previous bus driving experience preferred, but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Possession of Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class 'A' or 'B' endorsement and 'P', 'S' and Air Brakes required
• Must meet State physical examination requirements
• Must pass pre-employment screening and meet Department of Transportation guidelines
• Must meet Local and State standards for Driver record check and criminal record check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time. The employee is required to occasionally climb up and down bus steps and may be required to climb in and out of the Rear Emergency Door. The employee will frequently operate a school bus and must be able to assess their surroundings. The employee occasionally will assist in moving students on and off the bus and move student equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. The employee will frequently communicate with students and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Employee must pass all District and Federal pre-employment requirements and must annually meet State physical examination requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with students, staff, and occasionally with the public. The employee is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students and staff.

EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with District guidelines.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The hourly rate, length of the workday and the number of workdays is based on the MEA/Local Four collective bargaining agreement.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply on line at or come to the Human Resources Department to access the online application system.

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The Wayne-Westland Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.