CDL School Bus Driver

BrightBeeLivonia, MichiganOn-siteFull-timeListed 1 day ago

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About this role

💛 What You’ll Do
BrightBee is partnering with Livonia Public Schools to hire dependable, safety-minded School Bus Drivers to join help start our students' days with a smile.
As a School Bus Driver, you are more than just a driver—you are a vital part of a child’s educational journey, ensuring they arrive at school safely, on time, and ready to learn. If you love working with children, enjoy being on the road, and want a schedule that offers excellent work-life balance (holidays off!), we want to hear from you.
This is a full-time role including paid time off and benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

📅  Schedule
Monday- Friday
6am- 9:15am and 1:30pm - 5:15pm (Hours are subject to change depending on the daily assignment) 
👉 If you want meaningful impact—this is it.

🎯 What You’ll Be Doing
Practice clear, concise direction for students to follow, ensuring students learn how to be safe bus riders. (Stay seated, aisle clear, hands to self, no yelling or screaming)
Follow route directions and report detours when necessary.
Call dispatch when you find a need to back up bus.
Complete the pre-trip form daily. Submit weekly.
Report all maintain issue to technician as well as reporting schedule maintenance items when due.
Keep bus clean and neat. Sweep, empty trash at least every other day and fuel when needed.

💛 Benefits

Livonia Public Schools offers benefits designed to support you both on and off the job, including:
Medical and prescription drug coverage, with generous district contributions
Dental, vision, and life insurance, with the district paying 100% of the premium for eligible employees
Long-term disability coverage, with the district paying 100% of the premium for eligible employees
Traditional pension and tax-deferred retirement savings options
Personal Healthcare Fund (PHF) with a dollar-for-dollar district match on the first 2% you contribute
Employee Assistance Program with confidential, no-cost counseling for employees and eligible family members
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and bereavement days
Paid “act of God” days, such as snow days
Longevity pay
Opportunities for career advancement
Schools of Choice eligibility for children of employees who live outside the district’s attendance boundaries

✅ Basic Requirements
Possess a valid Michigan driver's license, and a safe driving record.
Successfully passed the State of Michigan CDL road and written tests with P and S endorsements.
Ability to pass MDOT physical examination. 
Ability to pass a drug test
Must be at least 18 years of age.

🔐 Before You Start
To keep students safe, you’ll need to:
Pass a background check
Complete required school clearances
Follow safety and reporting guidelines

đŸ“Č Ready to Get Started?
Apply today and start working in schools near you. Our process is simple:
1 phone interview
Upon successful phone interview with BrightBee recruiters, candidates will be shared with Livonia Public Schools HR department for onboarding and next steps.

📌 Good to Know
BrightBee centers child safety at the core of its work. Applicants must undergo a background check, adhere to a code of conduct, and comply with all mandated reporter training and reporting requirements
Prior to working with students, you will need to pass a background check, livescan and may need to obtain other necessary testing/clearances and provide us with authorization to contact former employers..  Rest assured, we will guide you through the process!
Please note, assignments may require the ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods of time. 
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