**Drivergent**
**School Bus Driver Staffing 8 hour gntee Western Wayne**
**Garden City, MI - Full Time**
* **Headquarters** (Fraser, MI)
* **Work Location** (Remote various school districts throughout Metro Detroit)
* **$20.00/hour**
* **8-hour workday guarantee**
* Paid Overtime
* Paid Time Off (PTO)
* Health Benefits after 30 days
* 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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