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Bus Driver

PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS 

POSITION POSTING 

POSITION: Bus Driver 

Portland Public Schools’ seeks Bus Drivers who will provide safe and efficient transportation of students to and from school, educational or sporting events, and other special activities.

Signing Bonus: $2,500
$22.00/ Hour

Qualifications:

  • Interested candidates must either possess or willingness to obtain the following:
  • Must meet all State of Michigan and Portland Public Schools requirements for eligibility to drive a school bus.
  • Must successfully complete the State of Michigan’s drivers school
  • Must pass an annual/ bi-annual certification physical.
  • Must have a valid Michigan driver's license (CDL).
  • Prior experience working with children and the public is a plus.

In accordance with the Transportation agreement, training is provided for qualified candidates who have a passion for working with children, have a safe driving record and are able to pass DOT physical.

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 gas, oil and water 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 while driving the bus and representing the district. school trips.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary bus, 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.

Position Details: 

  • Title: Bus Driver 
  • Reports to: Director of Operations 
  • Calendar: As per District and Ionia ISD calendar
  • Compensation: In accordance with Transportation Agreement
  • Application deadline: Until Filled

Application Process: 

Interested candidates shall contact Gary Bond, Director of Operations through email: gbond@portlandk12.org or phone: (517) 647- 2993 

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.