Job DescriptionnnColumbia School District is currently hiring bus drivers. This is the perfect position if you enjoy interacting with children and being paid to do what you enjoy! Our drivers carry the world's most precious cargo, children. No previous experience is required.nnDuties and ResponsibilitiesnnBus drivers have the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of students during bus transportation to and from school, athletic events and on field trips.nnResponsible for transportation of students, including all responsibilities connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws.nConduct all pre-trip inspections as required.nFollow and successfully respond to district rules and regulations.nAbility to manage and maintain all students on the bus in a calm and safe mannernnJob RequirementsnnUndergo pre-employment and random drug testing per DOT regulations.nHave and maintain eligible driving record per all applicable client district policies and state/federal laws.nMust pass State and FBI Criminal Background Check per MDE regulations and Client District policies.nMust obtain and maintain a valid Michigan Commercial Driver License with valid P and S endorsements.nAbility to learn and pass the state test in; pre-trip (bus and equipment), cones, student pick-up, driving skills.nAbility to take and pass Beginning School Bus Driver Training (once) and Continuing Education Class (Advanced School Bus Driver Training) every 2 years.nAbility to tolerate stressful situations.nAbility to understand and have empathy for children and persons with disability.nMust be a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).nnThe above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.