Dean Transportation Hiring $24/Hour Bus Drivers in Michigan

Michigan jobs are available at up to $24 per hour for people who are good at driving and enjoy working with kids. If you live in or near Genesee County and have a valid Michigan driver’s license, Dean Transportation is looking for you.

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Hiring Event Details

Dean is hosting hiring events this week, specifically seeking drivers for Fenton and Linden schools. The next event, featuring on-the-spot interviews, takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3200 Donaldson Drive in Fenton. Offering both full- and part-time positions, bus drivers could start at $24 per hour with weekly pay and a sign-on bonus.

The event is free to attend, whether or not you have bus-driving experience. According to their website, Dean Transportation offers flexible scheduling, quality benefits, paid CDL training, a family-driven culture, and advancement opportunities.

More Job Openings Available

If you can’t make it to the hiring event, you can also apply on their website. In addition to openings in Fenton and Linden, Dean has bus driver jobs in several other local school districts, including Grand Blanc, Lake Fenton, and Otisville.

Dean Transportation has earned several awards over the years, including being named Contractor of the Year by the National School Transportation Association in 2022.

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Source: $24/Hour Jobs: Dean Transportation Seeks Michigan School Bus Drivers