Bus Driver/Dispatcher Job Gaylord Michigan USA,Transportation

Location: Gaylord

Posting Details

INTERNAL POSTING 12/19/2025 THROUGH 12/26/2025. OPEN TO TEAMSTER BUS EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR SENIORITY.

Job Outline

Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, this role is responsible for providing dispatch and scheduling services for transportation services. Responds to requests for public bus transportation, schedules routes accordingly, and logs scheduling information. The employee may also serve as a Bus Driver as assigned, providing safe, efficient, customer‑friendly transportation.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform.

Receives telephone, e‑mail, and fax requests for transportation, both in and outside the county; determines if requested time and route can be accommodated and suggests alternative times.

Prepares daily logs to include recording time, address, and fare information for each pickup.

Responds by phone to provide professional customer service and answers questions from the public regarding transportation services in the County.

Operates and effectively communicates using base station or hand‑held radio and enforces FCC‑required radio procedures to ensure radio discipline of drivers.

Complies with all applicable safety requirements, laws, and regulations concerning refueling procedures when dispatching buses.

Coordinates with the Chief Dispatcher and Transportation Manager for resolution of customer complaints.

Learns and operates computerized dispatch software program and performs necessary daily back‑ups of data.

Maintains records and receipts; balances receipts, prepares deposits, and enters all data into computerized system.

Drives vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations; provides customer assistance to a variety of passengers ranging from school age to the elderly.

Runs routes as written or verbally dispatched.

Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre‑inspection and required post‑inspection of vehicle, records deficiencies and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.

Performs daily maintenance of bus (fueling, adding fluids, etc.).

Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers; verifies monies, proper fares, fuel, and mileage.

Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day or at end of shift or day.

Records and reports any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to proper personnel before end of shift.

Notifies bus system management of any safety or maintenance concerns.

Communicates positively with bus patrons.

Supports Bus Aide with appropriate, positive guidance with children.

Attends training and staff meetings as required.

Performs other duties as directed.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of experience as a bus driver in public transportation.
The county, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
Michigan Commercial Driver’s License - Class C with passenger endorsement.
Pass a Michigan Department of Transportation physical and drug screen prior to employment.
Obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s certification within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment; certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Ability to learn and master radio equipment and transportation software.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service.
Considerable knowledge of county roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people, and performing arithmetic, preparing receipts and daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness when dealing with county employees, contractors to the county, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, bus patrons and the public.
Ability to learn new technology…


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Bus Driver​/Dispatcher

Bus Driver/Dispatcher