CDL School Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

\uD83D\uDC9B  What You’ll Do

BrightBee is partnering with Distinctive Schools to hire dependable, safety-minded  School Bus Drivers to join help start our students' days with a smile.

As a School Bus Driver, you are more than just a driver—you are a vital part of a child’s educational journey, ensuring they arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn. If you love working with children, enjoy being on the road, and want a schedule that offers excellent work-life balance (holidays off!), we want to hear from you.

• Monday- Friday
• Full-Time

\uD83D\uDC49 If you want meaningful impact—this is it.

• Mandatory pre-trip inspection.
  1. Mechanical inspection including gasoline, oil and antifreeze levels, lights, tires and all warning devices.Confirm the status of all safety equipment needed including fire extinguishers, flares, first aid kit, reflectors, and broom.
• Immediately report, in writing, any defects to grounds and/or Director of Operations. 
• Complete all special bus request reports at the conclusion of each trip and turn in to the transportation office. 
• A bus driver involved in an accident must call the police to have an accident report made out.  Furthermore, all accidents shall be reported to the transportation office.
• A bus driver is to maintain order and control of pupils on the bus while demonstrating responsible adult leadership.
• No school bus shall exceed the legal posted speed, including expressways.  Observation is to be maintained in all posted areas, while appropriate speed will be exercised at all times during inclement weather. 
• School bus will drop off or pick up pupils only at authorized stops.
• Driver is not to leave the bus running while unattended, please do not leave the key on the bus.
• Shall endeavor to maintain the assigned time schedule.
• Transport only authorized pupils.
• All emergency and first aid supplies shall be removed from the bus and locked in an assigned cabinet.
• School bus is to be swept out and made ready for next day use.
• Make certain that all switches are turned off, windows locked, and doors secured.
• Shall perform other such tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Operations.

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B)
• Passenger Endorsement, School Bus Endorsement, Illinois School Bus Permit
• Successfully passed the State of Michigan CDL road and written tests with P and S endorsements.
• Ability to pass MDOT physical examination. 
• Ability to pass a drug test
• High School Diploma/GED

To keep students safe , you’ll need to:

• Pass a background check
• Complete required school clearances
• Follow safety and reporting guidelines

Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:

• 1 phone interview
• Upon successful phone interview with BrightBee recruiters, candidates will be shared with Distinctive  SchoolsHR department for onboarding and next steps.

BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements

Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers..  Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!

Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 

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