Kalamazoo RESA School Bus Driver

About the role

Employees play a vital role in contributing to a positive and meaningful experience for students/passengers every day. Safely and reliably transport and assist students and other school district passengers to and from school, educational or sporting events, community-based programs and other special activities. Paid training is provided and includes preparation for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); no prior CDL experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of your assigned vehicle as required.
• Use established routes and designated bus stops.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills as required.
• Instruct passenger riders regarding safety.
• Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
• Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
• Establish favorable working relationships with other drivers, office and maintenance personnel, bus attendants and monitors, passengers, parents, teachers, principals, and total school or program staff.
• Achieve self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service, and workshops conducted by Dean Transportation and/or other approved agencies.
• Driving performance evaluations are performed continuously as part of company safety training; school bus drivers may be subjected to customized driving evaluations at any time during employment when the company has a specific concern or has received a report of improper driving.

Requirements

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• Meet company and state standards for driving record check.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Meet Federal DOT guidelines and physical examination requirements.
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