Bus Driver

Bus Driver Hudsonville Public Schools Transportation Department – Hudsonville, Michigan Job Details Job ID: 5388730 Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Re-Posted: Jan 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, this individual will drive a school bus to provide safe and efficient transportation for students so that they may enjoy and take full advantage of the district’s curriculum and extracurricular activities. Applicants must enjoy working with children, have a clean driving record, and a good sense of direction. Training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be provided to qualified individuals. PAY GRADE: Driving Wage Starting at $23.12 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet all State of Michigan and Hudsonville Public School District requirements for eligibility to drive a school bus. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with Passenger Bus, School Bus, and Air Brake Endorsements. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Federal Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DOT Med Card). Must possess or be willing to obtain a Michigan Department of Education School Bus Driver’s Certification Card. Prior experience working with children and the public is a plus.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Must operate and maintain the bus in a safe manner. Must maintain route schedules and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Must maintain a positive and disciplined atmosphere on the bus at all times and during trips. Inspects the bus for mechanical defects and checks fuel, tires, and fluid levels before departure. Drives bus along assigned route and schedule. Stops only at authorized stops. Complies with all traffic and safety regulations related to operating a school bus. Updates route information as necessary. Assures that authorized students load and unload the bus in a safe manner. Maintains discipline when students are on the bus and reports discipline problems to the proper authority. Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips. Keeps the bus clean, enforces regulations against smoking, eating and littering on the bus. Reports delays, injuries or accidents and fills out related reports. Performs a variety of related duties as required. Operates a variety of bus types and sizes based on the requirement of the route/trip. Perform other duties as assigned. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district. Hours may vary according to the route and/or trips assigned. Salary per the Master Agreement between HPS Board of Education and HPS Bus Drivers Association. Eligible employees may elect cash in lieu of benefits. Position Type: Part-Time Salary: $23.12 Per Hour Contact Information Rob Matthews , Transportation Director Transportation Department Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Transportation Department