Bus Driver Trainee
Location: Sanford, MI
Base Pay: $15.00 / Hour
Total Hours Per Week: 16
Employment Type: School Year
Description
What You’ll Do:
Trainee position to learn to transport participants to and from activity center and drive bus for outings and field trips and ensure that children are transported safely and that no child is ever left unattended on the bus. Position may transition to Bus Driver upon satisfactorily completing training and meeting all other requirements including interview, testing and certifications. May be required to travel for training.
- Attend all training's as required when scheduled;
- Cooperate in obtaining Driving Record Request forms from previous employers;
- Be familiar with the use and contents of first aid kit;
- Be familiar with the operation of the fire extinguisher;
- Notify supervisor in advance if unable to attend training;
- Comply with drug testing procedures;
- Notify supervisor immediately of any moving traffic violation;
- Review and be familiar with and adhere to NEMCSA Head Start Transportation Policies and Procedures;
- Complete driving training, Michigan School Bus Driver Safety Education Course, apply for and obtain CDL with P and S endorsements;
- Abide by all NEMCSA and program policies.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
What We’ll Love About You:
- High School Diploma / GED required.
- Prefer previous bus driver or other commercial motor vehicle driving experience.
- Employees in this position must possess the ability to obtain a valid Michigan Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a P and S endorsement and a DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification.
- Must have as a personal driving record with not more than 6 active points as determined by the Department of State.
Summary
What You’ll Love About Us:
- Training will take approximately 16 Hours within approximately 30 Days.
- After successful completion, the trainee may be offered a part time Bus Driver position.
- Employee will be paid for in classroom and behind the wheel training time as authorized by the Health/Transportation Manager;
- Fees and costs for training will be paid by NEMCSA as authorized by the Facilities & Transportation Manager;
- Employees completing the training, obtaining their certification and offered a position must be willing to work a varied schedule and maintain satisfactory employment for a minimum of one year.
A Few Words From Legal:
The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must poses an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit for fingerprint will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.
Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.
Additional Information
- Department: Head Start
- Total Hours Per Week: 16
- Type of Employment: School Year
