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Bus Driver/Facilities Technician

The Archdiocese of Detroit

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accident and Emergency, Bus Driving, CDL Driver's License, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Emergency Response, First Aid, High School Diploma, Loading/Unloading, Transportation Regulations
POSTED
25 days ago
Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the Goals and Criteria, these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.
 
At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.
 
The school bus driver/facilities technician's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus. To be successful you should enjoy working with children and strictly observe passenger transport regulations.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:
  • Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensuring passenger safety.
  • Following the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
  • Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
  • Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
  • Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
  • Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Inspecting the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
  • Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
  • Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
  • Maintaining a clean vehicle.

Basic requirements include but are not limited to:
  • High school diploma/GED preferred.
  • CDL license required.
  • Passenger/school bus endorsement required.
  • Valid CDL driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Previous experience as a bus driver.
  • Mechanical knowledge to perform basic vehicle inspections and maintenance.
  • Experience in behavior management, particularly with children is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of first aid procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

The School Network
 
Academy of the Sacred Heart is one of 25 schools in the U.S. and Canada Network of Sacred Heart Schools and is affiliated with a network of over 200 Sacred Heart schools worldwide. The school's mission is to cultivate in our students a personal and active faith in God and to lay the foundation for a meaningful life.

Archdiocese of Detroit
 
The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status.  

Rate of pay for this position is $30.00. 
 
Please send resume and cover letter to 

hr@ashmi.org

 for consideration. 

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The Archdiocese of Detroit