**Drivergent**

**School Bus Driver Full Time Field Trips Metro Detroit**

**Southfield, MI - Full Time**

* Responsible for the **safe and reliable transportation of students**; including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws

* **Adhere to all school district rules**, regulations and policies

* **Follow all directives** from school district staff while on-duty

* Ability to **manage and maintain all students** on the bus in a calm and safe manner

* Conduct all **pre-trip and post-trip inspections** as required

* **Reports any maintenance problems** to Maintenance in accordance with district procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.

* **Reports to duty on time** and maintains route on time but in a safe manner

* Physically **assists passengers** in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency

* **Immediately reports any accident or incident** per Company/District policy

* Exercises **student and/or passenger management** per Company/District policy

* **Informs all appropriate personnel** of problems/procedures

* Keeps the interior of the assigned **vehicle clean** and presentable

* Present a **neat and professional personal appearance** at all times

* Ensures **vehicle is properly fueled** according to facility procedures

* **Completes all required paperwork** (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner

* **Maintains a cooperative attitude** with parents, students, other staff members, fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill

* **Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment**, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment

* **Always drive and operate delivery vehicle safely**

* Actively **limit distracted driving** habits

* May assist in training other team members

* Other duties as assigned

* Undergo **pre-employment and random drug testing** per DOT regulations

* Have and **maintain eligible driving record** per all applicable client district policies and state/federal laws

* Must **pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check** per MDE regulations and Client District policies

* Ability to **pass DOT physical requirements and obtain valid DOT medical card**

* Must obtain and **maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License with valid P and S endorsements**

* Ability to take and **pass Continuing Education Class** (Advanced School Bus Driver Training) every 2 years

* Ability to **tolerate stressful situations**

* Able to understand and have **empathy for children and persons with disability**

* Extensive knowledge of **traffic rules and regulations**

* **Strong communication** and interpersonal skills

* Ability to **operate and navigate a full-size or special-need school bus**

* Ability to effectively **operate a GPS**

* Basic knowledge of Metro Detroit area

* Ability to work outside in **various climates and weather conditions**

* **Must practice defensive driving** at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.

* Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

* Eligible to **work in the U.S**

* Minimum **21 years** of age

* Possess a **valid commercial drivers license (CDL) with active P & S endorsements**

* Consent to a **drug test, motor vehicles and background check**

* Demonstrate strong **communication skills**

* **Proficient in English** sufficient enough to read road signs and communicate with personnel

* Holds high ethical standards at all times

* Proven track record of **reliability**

* Prior professional **driving experience**

* Excellent **attention to detail** with skill set to **problem solve** independently

* **Self-motivated** and able to work in a **self-directed environment** with an **upbeat attitude**

* Ability to **work with a team** in a fast paced, ever changing environment

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