About the role
**Position** School Bus Driver – Posting # 3529
**Reports To** Director of Transportation
**Location** District
**Date Posted** 6/24/2024
**Availability** Immediately
**Closing Date** Ongoing
**Qualifications** High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid Driver's license required. Experience preferred, but training will be provided.
**Pay Schedule** - Sub bus driver trainee, training rate (no CDL) $21.00/hr. - Sub bus driver trainee, training rate (with CDL) $22.00/hr. - Sub bus driver, hourly rate (completion of GDTP Levels 1-5) $23.00/hr. - Regular bus driver hourly rate (step 1-10) $23.00 - $29.20/hr.
Note: This graduated pay schedule is designed to provide incentive for timely completion of obtaining a CDL and for timely completion of the first five levels of the Graduated Driver Training Program (GDTP).
**Attendance Incentives** New hires: - $500 after 50 school days; $1,000 after 180 school days.
Regular bus drivers: Incentive based on sick days used during three periods: - First day of school year through Nov 30: Zero days $200; One day $100. - Dec 1 through last school day before Spring Break: Zero days $200; One day $100. - Spring Break through last school day of school year: Zero days $200; One day $100.
**Pay Benefits** - 5 days of pay during Spring Break (paid time off) + 2 additional days during Winter Holiday Break (if 6+ years). - 3 personal paid days during school year. - 2 paid snow days when used; can use accrued personal or sick time for additional snow days (up to legal maximum). - Sick leave accrues monthly; eligible for MPSERS retirement. - Vision & dental insurance, other health benefits available; or cash in lieu option (if 30+ hours/week). - Can work in West Ottawa Food Service dept to increase hours to 30+ per week. - Can supplement income by taking day or night trips at full pay for driving time with wait time.
**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions** - Must meet medical standards per 49 CFR 391.41 as determined by FMCSA-approved examiner. - Must provide consistent and reliable attendance.
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