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 21 years of age.
- Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver license (Livonia Public Schools provide training)
- Able to work from 6:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (Hours are subject to change depending on the daily assignment)
- Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
- Must be able to drive all buses in fleet.
- Must obey all local, state, and federal laws and regulations for operating a commercial motor vehicle. Follow all district policies, practices and procedures pertaining to the transportation of students in a school bus.
- Must be able to interact well with students and colleagues.
- High school diploma or GED certificate required.
- Able to push/pull and bend.
- Must pass and be able to continuously pass physical examinations.
- Must pass background check.
- Must be able to evacuate all types of school buses and other district vehicles effectively and efficiently when necessary (in the case of emergency).
- Must be able to maneuver in and out of the driver's seat/compartment efficiently.
- Able to push, pull, bend and lift up to 50 pounds.
Before You Start
To keep students safe, you’ll need to:
- Pass a background check
- Complete required school clearances
- Follow safety and reporting guidelines
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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