Govt. Early Childhood Education - Bus Driver Open Until Filled

Sault Tribe - Saint Ignace, MI

Full-time

Saint Ignace, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Bus Driver, under the direction of the Education and Disabilities Supervisor, is responsible for providing children safe and secure transportation to and from school and on field trips, in accordance with Federal, State, and Tribal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedules a safe and efficient bus route.
• Transports children to and from school and occasional field trips.
• Keeps bus clean and well maintained.
• Plans and implements emergency bus evacuation drills with children, staff, and families.
• Maintains detailed trip and maintenance reports.
• Maintains up-to-date emergency medical contact information for each child.
• Follows all Federal, State and Tribal transportation regulations.
• Maintains detailed and accurate logs of mileage, gas usage, maintenance, cleaning, etc.
• Responsible for location and proper use of all safety devices such as flares, triangles, seat belt cutters, etc.
• Stays up-to-date and aware of all traffic situations and weather conditions.
• Assesses weather conditions on a daily basis.
• Evacuates children during emergency and monthly drills.
• Assists Cook when not en route.
• Monitors and provides direction to Bus Aides while en route.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain CDL driver's license with P&S Endorsements or the ability to obtain within two weeks of hire.
• Must maintain State of Michigan Bus Drivers Certifications.
• Must have or obtain CPR/First Aide Certification within one year of hire.
• Will be required to undergo and successfully pass a background check.
• Must maintain a good moral character standing.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Must comply with annual driver license review and insurability standards with the Sault Tribe Insurance Department.
• Will be required to complete and pass pre-employment drug testing.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of Ojibwa Culture and Language preferred.
• Must be flexible with work schedule.
• Must maintain confidentiality Native American preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent public relation/customer service skills.
• Ability to exhibit friendly and positive attitude and establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, supervisors and guests.
• Ability to teach staff, children, and parents the safety standards of the bus.