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    New Hire Sign-On Bonus


    School Bus Drivers, Motor Coach Drivers and Mechanics


    Van Drivers, Chauffeur Drivers, School Bus Attendants, School Bus Monitors and Bus Washers

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    We Offer:

    • Flexible Scheduling
    • Weekly Paycheck
    • Quality benefits
    • Paid CDL training
    • Family-driven culture
    • Advancement opportunities 
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    Progress Your Career at Dean

    • State Operations Manager
    • Regional Operations Manager
    • Operations Supervisor
    • Router
    • Dispatcher
    • Sub Driver
    • Driver
    • Attendant/Monitor

$750
School Bus Drivers with a CDL Class B and P & S Endorsements and Mechanics
Motor Coach Drivers with a Current CDL Class A or B with P Endorsement, No Air Brake Restrictions

$500
School Bus Drivers Without a CDL or with a CDL Class B but Needing P & S Endorsements
Motor Coach Drivers without a CDL or with a CDL Class A or B, needing P Endorsements or Air Brakes

$250
Van Drivers, Chauffeur Drivers, School Bus Attendants, School Bus Monitors and Bus Washers

The only requirement is active employment, employees will receive payout after first 4 weeks of service. Apply today or connect with a Dean Hiring Coordinator for more details.

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School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

Be a hero in the community by helping to transport students to and from their school with care.

School Bus Attendant

Deliver compassion by playing a guiding role in the lives of students every day.

Van Driver

Van Driver

Ensure passengers get where they need to be, when they need to be there, with professionalism and empathy.

Service Technician

Provide peace of mind to drivers, students and parents through fleet and vehicle maintenance.

School Bus Driver

Be a hero in the community by helping to transport students to and from their school with care.

School bus drivers are the cornerstone of our organization. Students, parents and school partners all depend on our drivers to provide safe, reliable and efficient transportation and to contribute to the success of our schools and communities. Caring, upbeat and professional, our drivers make a difference in children’s lives by being a positive influence and often leaving a memorable mark on their lives for years to come.

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Van Driver

Ensure passengers get where they need to be, when they need to be there, with professionalism and empathy.

Van drivers play a critical role in transporting students and youth in passenger vans that accommodate less than nine passengers. Becoming one of our van drivers is a great opportunity for those who are passionate about making a difference to gain professional driving experience transporting a small number of passengers before advancing to buses or other larger transport vehicles.

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School Bus Attendant

Deliver compassion by playing a guiding role in the lives of students every day.

Our dedicated attendants work diligently to ensure students receive the support they need so our bus drivers can focus on the road.

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Service Technician

Provide peace of mind to drivers, students and parents through fleet and vehicle maintenance.

Service technicians are the foundation of Dean’s operations, ensuring each bus meets all safety standards and providing drivers with necessary vehicle support. Highly knowledgeable and highly valued within our organization, service technicians provide everything from preventative and predictive maintenance to vehicle diagnostics and more.

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Our Mission

To serve our communities with caring, reliable, and efficient transportation where safety is our dedication, integrity is our cornerstone and respect is fundamental.

Our Vision

To be Michigan’s most trusted and respected passenger transportation provider; connecting people to their purpose through service and technology innovation; making our communities a better place to live, work, enjoy, and be educated in.

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    Meet Our Team

    Compassionate People Doing Meaningful Work.

    “Being a part of my students’ lives and watching them grow is the most rewarding experience. At Dean, it’s more than driving a bus – it’s about forming bonds and building trust with children and their parents.”

    -Scott, Bus Driver

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    Meet Our Team

    Compassionate People Doing Meaningful Work.

    “It’s family here, one of those rare places where you actually get up in the morning and look forward to going to work. Coming here is a joy.”

    – Yvette, Billing Specialist

  • Compassionate People Doing Meaningful Work
    Meet Our Team

    Compassionate People Doing Meaningful Work.

    “I love my job and I look forward to driving school buses for Dean in the future and proving that every student should follow their dreams..”

    – Ashley, School Bus Attendant

Connect with a Dean Hiring Coordinator

Need more information before you apply? Do you have questions on our training process? Want to check your application status? Our hiring team is here to help be your guide.

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Rewarding Careers with Quality Benefits

At Dean Transportation, we are committed to building a culture of care, compassion and safety that starts with our family of employees.

Pay & Retirement

  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Personal Time
  • 401K Retirement Savings Program
  • Annual Wage Increases Based On Years Of Service
  • Guaranteed Daily Minimum Paid Hours
  • Paid Trainings (CDL, DOT Exams)
  • Sub Driver Premium Pay
  • Dell And Verizon Discounts
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Culture & Community

  • Community Engagement Activities
  • Company Outings
  • Family Atmosphere
  • Employee Appreciation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Annual Professional Development
  • Seniority Recognition
  • Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
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Health & Wellbeing

  • Health Insurance Premium Copays
  • Dental/Optical Premium Copays
  • Life Insurance Program
  • Gym Membership Discount
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Upcoming Career Events

We hold regular hiring events and open interviews for school bus drivers and other positions in the communities we serve.

Dean Transportation is committed to the principles of equal opportunity employment. We believe our continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified persons without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. All employee recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, social or recreational events, and on-the-job treatment are administered in accordance with this commitment. Every employee is expected to comply with the spirit and intent of our equal opportunity employment policy.

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New Hire Sign-On Bonus for Multiple Positions!

$750
School Bus Drivers with a CDL Class B and P & S Endorsements and Mechanics
Motor Coach Drivers with a Current CDL Class A or B with P Endorsement, No Air Brake Restrictions

$500
School Bus Drivers Without a CDL or with a CDL Class B but Needing P & S Endorsements
Motor Coach Drivers without a CDL or with a CDL Class A or B, needing P Endorsements or Air Brakes

$250
Van Drivers, Chauffeur Drivers, School Bus Attendants, School Bus Monitors and Bus Washers

The only requirement is active employment, employees will receive payout after first 4 weeks of service. Apply today or connect with a Dean Hiring Coordinator for more details.

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