Substitute Bus Driver

Benzonia, MI, United States

Regularly checking vehicle safeties such as tires, brakes, turn signals and mechanical equipment Training Wage - $19.59 After Training Completion - $20.45

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Pay: Regularly checking vehicle safeties such as tires, brakes, turn signals and mechanical equipment Training Wage - $19.59 After Training Completion - $20.45
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 15, 2026

Original job description

JOB TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

POSTING DATE:

POSTING END DATE: Until Filled

DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Benzie Central Schools serves over 1,100 students K-12 and encompasses over 350 square miles in the beautiful terrain of Northwest Michigan. The Early Childhood program is housed in Lake Ann Elementary, Homestead Hills Elementary and Betsie Valley Elementary consisting of programs serving 3 and 4-year olds in partnership with GSRP and Head Start. We also have an Infant/Toddler Room. There are six villages in the district, which is also convenient to the cities of Traverse City, Manistee, and Frankfort. Benzie Central has 3 elementary schools serving grades K-5, a middle / high school serving grades 6-12, and an alternative high school serving grades 6-12.

QUALIFICATIONS

? High School Diploma or equivalent ? Proven work experience as a School Bus Driver or similar role ? Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years ? Two or more years of experience working with children preferred ? Ability to carry out assigned route on time ? Must have a Commercial Driver’s License

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Transport children and other passengers to and from school
Obey all traffic laws to ensure students arrive to their destination safely
Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
Ensure the safety of all students when entering and leaving the bus
Assist students with getting on and off the bus as needed
Engage with students as they enter and exit the bus.
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 safeties such as tires, brakes, turn signals and mechanical equipment Training Wage - $19.59 After Training Completion - $20.45

Interested applicants should apply and attach materials including a resume and cover letter to Constance Jenkins, Director of Transportation at jenkinsc@benzieschools.net OR https://northwested.schoolspring.com/. (apply online)