Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, and Substitute Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers, Van Drivers, and Substitute Bus Drivers

Deadline: October 30, 2026

District/Organization: Allendale Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, part time

Salary: $25.13 per hour

Position Details

Position Details

• Starting Wage: $23.14/hr (or $25.14/hr: see Driving Supplemental below) for Bus Driving, other wages follow the APS Transportation Agreement Wage Scale.
• Driving Supplemental: Senior (regular-route) bus drivers and van drivers receive an additional $2.00 per hour while performing assigned driving duties through June 30, 2028.

We are seeking School Bus/Van Drivers to join our team and help ensure the safe transportation of our students. Based on availability, drivers can work a morning route, an afternoon route, or both routes daily. Other trip routes may also be available for drivers.

Qualifications:

Employee drivers must have a valid Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with S&P Endorsements (School Bus, Passenger & Air Brake), along with all other requirements to drive a bus.

Willing to be trained to pass Chauffeur Endorsement AND Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with S&P Endorsements (School Bus, Passenger & Air Brake), along with all other requirements to drive a bus. APS will provide training to new employee drivers and will pay them during the training to obtain the listed license requirements.

Safe driving record.

Ability to read and interpret a map, establish, and maintain proper conduct and safety of passengers on the school bus, and accept/relate to students with a variety of exceptional needs.

Exercise good judgment and extreme caution while operating a school bus.

Remain calm in an emergency situation.

Knowledge of the proper application of first aid practices and procedures.

Recognize mechanical safety hazards in the bus.

Learn to designate orders of pickup and drop-off, modify bus routes, and prepare related reports.

Ability to support all students and care for their well-being.

Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.

Meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties safely and effectively.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Meet all requirements of the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Michigan State Police, including: Criminal background check; Physical examination meeting FMCSA and Michigan standards; and Drug and alcohol testing compliance.

E-mail: vanderlaantro@apsfalcons.net

Website: Link

Attachments: Bus-driver-sup-pay.pdf

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