School Bus Aide - 6 hour gntee - Macomb

Job Description

School Bus Aide – $16/h – Immediate Hiring

Drivergent Transportation is a Metro Detroit school transportation company looking for motivated, customer-focused individuals who want to join our team transporting students.

As a School Bus Aide for Drivergent Transportation, you will work as on-board partners with school bus drivers - monitoring student safety and behavior, helping with boarding students, lead bus evacuations during emergencies, and stay up to date on school district policies. The bus aide is vital to ensuring that the bus driver provides a safe transportation service that complies with school district guidelines and gets each student to their destination.

*** These full-time, school bus aide positions are employed by Drivergent, and operate on-board our route service vehicles for our contracted clients. These positions typically operate out of our own independent terminal location, and not a district partner facility.

*** This position is currently available for responsible individuals that enjoy working with students and have an acceptable background and driving record. Previous pupil management experience is a huge plus!

Drivergent has over 14 years of transportation experience, so we know how to support our drivers to ensure we have a winning team! Active leadership support help to create a positive work environment you’ll enjoy and feel rewarded for your hard work and dedication!

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Submit application

Attend phone, Zoom interview and/or in-person interview

All hiring documents will be viewed/signed electronically

*** Please read ALL information in this posting to ensure full understanding of this position. ***

Location

Terminal (Fraser, MI)

Compensation & Benefits

Up to $16.00/hour

6-hour workday guarantee

Paid Overtime

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Benefits – after 30 days

Medical, Dental and Vision

Aflac Supplemental

401k Retirement with company-match

Attendance Bonus and Bereavement

Available Positions

Approx. 6-hour daily split shifts (3 hours AM and 3 hours PM)

Full-Time schedules – based on school transportation calendar

MUST be reliable, and capable of working a partially flexible schedule

General Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students; including all duties connected to managing students on 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

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

Completes all required paperwork (including daily count sheets, route change sheets, time cards, etc) 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

Actively limit distracted driving habits

May assist in training other team members

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Undergo pre-employment and random drug testing per company policy

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

Ability to pass physical requirements

Ability to take and pass Continuing Education Class

Ability to tolerate stressful situations

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

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to effectively operate a GPS

Basic knowledge of Metro Detroit area

Ability to work outside in various climates and weather conditions

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

Basic Qualifications

Eligible to work in the U.S

Minimum 21 years of age

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

Preferred Qualifications

Holds high ethical standards at all times

Proven track record of reliability

Prior professional student management 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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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