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Home > Departments > Transportation Department > Bus Drivers Wanted

Bus Drivers Wanted

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Submit your application online to apply!

Looking for a great job? Consider joining the FHPS transportation team as a bus driver!


Benefits of joining the Forest Hills Transportation team:

  • Starting pay of $21.63 for applicants for regular routes without experience
  • Sub bus driver rate is $21.13 per hour
  • Sign on bonus of up to $1500 for qualified applicants
  • Up to 8 hours of work per day
  • Flexible schedule (ex: AM or PM Routes only, Specific days only)
  • 10 months of work per year
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to qualified employees, including full family.
  • Paid training and CDL testing
  • Field trip supplemental opportunities
  • Being a part of a world class school district team
  • Work in other district positions to create a full-time job

Forest Hills Public Schools needs to increase our pool of school bus drivers available to our school district. Driving a school bus is a part-time job, requiring 2-3 hours in the morning and 2-3 hours in the afternoon (180 days). In addition to the benefits listed below, bus drivers serve as important role models for the children of our community.

Requirements

  • Must hold or be willing to obtain: a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with “P” Passenger endorsement and “S” School Bus endorsements and pass a DOT physical.

Benefits

  • Read the Bus Driver Association Agreement for more information

Forest Hills Public Schools offers the 18-hour classroom training required by the State of Michigan. All applicants are required to be fingerprinted and receive a full background check, drivers are enrolled in a mandatory drug and alcohol random testing program and receive six hours of continuing education every two years. Every applicant receives comprehensive, behind-the-wheel training to ensure that the high standards of the district are met. Forest Hills Public Schools provides transportation in a 68-mile area encompassing Ada, Cascade, Grand Rapids and Kentwood.  In addition, we provide academic, athletic and extra-curricular trip transportation. Our #1 goal is to transport all eligible students to and from their destination in the safest and most cost-effective manner. Come join the professionals at Forest Hills Public Schools transportation department!

For additional information, call the FHPS transportation department: 616-493-8785.

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Contact Transportation

Forest Hills Public Schools
Transportation Department
6001 Hall Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Office Hours:
5:30am – 5:00pm

Phone: (616) 493-8785
Fax: (616) 493-8797

For general questions or concerns, please email transportation@fhps.net.


Carrie Whipple
Director of Transportation

Renee Orcutt
Dispatcher and Support Specialist

Ed Brunett
Router and Support Specialist

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620 Forest Hill Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Phone: (616) 493-8800
Fax: (616) 493-8519

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