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New Haven Fire Department - Michigan

Flexible Bus Driver

New Haven Fire Department - Michigan, New Haven

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Flexible Bus Driver - FT 30 hour
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Job Description:
To transport students to and from school and other sites and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Driver may be assigned to drive wheelchair busses.
Qualifications:

  • Valid Michigan Commercials Drivers License with air brake classification and Passenger & School Bus Endorsements: CDL- B, P, & S; The district will pay the applicant to get CDL and B,P and S Endorsement.
  • High School graduate or equivalent
  • Must meet and maintain heath requirements of DOT regulations
  • Must meet and maintain Federal DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements
  • Must meet and maintain District/Michigan Department of Education competency levels of driving skills
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Ability to effectively and professionally communicate with students, parents, and staff
  • Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Ability to work outside and drive in inclement weather conditions
  • Ability to sit and drive for extended period of time
  • Ability to walk, bend, stoop and squat as part of daily job duties
  • Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
  • Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
Typical Duties:
  • Must have a flexible schedule as hours each day may vary
    • Morning or afternoon trips
    • Shuttle Runs
    • Last minute Call Ins
    • Field Trips
    • Overflow Driver
    • Fill in as bus aide if necessary
  • Wash Busses
  • Learn and be able to drive all routes
  • Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules; picking up and discharging students at designated stops
  • May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair (with the help of a school bus aide) in bus
  • Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
  • Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
  • Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
  • Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary Services buses with gas, diesel fuel, and oil; checks and when necessary fills tires and batteries Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
  • Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
  • Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Michigan Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of school children
  • Operates a two-way radio
  • Performs related duties as required

Salary and Benefits:
Hourly pay rate and benefits commensurate with current NHTA - New Haven Transportation Association Collective Bargaining Agreement
Salary 19.00 - 27.00 per hour
$250.00 training bonus ($100 upfront - $150 after certified) *experience is considered for final pay
rate.
Full time employees qualify for health, vision, dental, paid time off
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
It is the policy of the New Haven School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight or marital status in its
programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies should
be directed to: Civil Rights Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools, New Haven Community
Schools, Administration Building, 30375 Clark Street, PO Box 482000, New Haven, MI 48048.
Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator,
Superintendent of Schools 586-749-5123