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Job Description
Student Transportation Driver

Company: NB Vital Care Pro
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Location: Michigan

About NB Vital Care Pro

NB Vital Care Pro provides safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation for students, including general education, special education, foster care, homeless and highly mobile students, and students receiving care and treatment services. We are committed to providing exceptional service while ensuring every student arrives safely and on time.

Position Summary

NB Vital Care Pro is seeking dependable, safety-focused drivers to transport students to and from school and school-related activities. Drivers play an essential role in ensuring students receive safe, reliable, and respectful transportation every day.

Essential Job Duties

·       Safely transport students according to assigned routes and schedules.

·       Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections each day.

·       Conduct mandatory child checks after every route to ensure no student is left on the vehicle.

·       Assist students entering and exiting the vehicle when necessary.

·       Properly secure wheelchairs, booster seats, child safety seats, and other restraint systems.

·       Maintain a clean, safe, and professional vehicle.

·       Operate GPS, communication equipment, and camera systems.

·       Communicate with dispatch regarding route changes, delays, emergencies, or incidents.

·       Follow all company policies, school district requirements, and applicable state and federal transportation regulations.

·       Complete required paperwork and electronic documentation accurately and on time.

·       Attend required safety meetings and annual training.

Qualifications

·       Valid Michigan driver's license appropriate for the assigned vehicle (CDL with required endorsements if applicable).

·       Clean driving record.

·       Ability to pass a criminal background investigation.

·       Ability to pass pre-employment and any required random drug and alcohol testing.

·       Medical certification when required by law.

·       Ability to successfully complete all company safety training.

·       Strong customer service and communication skills.

·       Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Previous student transportation experience.

·       Experience transporting children with special needs.

·       CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but not required).

·       Experience operating wheelchair lifts and securement systems.

Physical Requirements

·       Lift up to 50 pounds.

·       Assist students when necessary.

·       Bend, kneel, and climb into transportation vehicles.

·       Remain seated while driving for extended periods.

·       Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Safety Expectations

·       Place student safety above all else.

·       Never use a cell phone while operating a vehicle except as permitted by company policy.

·       Never transport unauthorized passengers.

·       Never leave a student unattended.

·       Follow all child check procedures before exiting a vehicle.

·       Immediately report accidents, injuries, incidents, or mechanical concerns.

Work Schedule

·       Morning routes

·       Mid-day transportation

·       Afternoon routes

·       After-school activities

·       Summer school transportation

·       Field trips and athletic events

·       Split shifts are common.

Benefits

·       Competitive pay

·       Paid training

·       Flexible scheduling

·       Supportive team environment

·       Opportunities for advancement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NB Vital Care Pro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.