Transportation
Now Hiring Bus Drivers!
We are seeking parents, grandparents, retirees, and community members who may be interested in a rewarding part-time opportunity to serve our students. This position offers:
- 2.5 hours in the morning and 2.5 hours in the afternoon, weekly total of 25 hours
- Starting pay of $26.00 per hour/qualified drivers starting higher
- Paid training and support to earn your CDL
- Training incentives
No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and a heart for serving kids.
At Fennville, school bus safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a commitment.
Our Transportation Department helps keep students safe and on the move each day. From planning routes and maintaining buses to selecting safe stops and keeping families informed, our dedicated drivers, mechanics, and staff work hard to provide safe, reliable transportation to and from school and activities.
Director of Transportation - Brenda Boyd - 269-722-3825
Head Mechanic - Billy Sharp
Excellence in Maintenance & Safety
In 5 regular inspections and three rechecks in recent years, Fennville has received three 100% and two 95% having only one yellow tagged bus and one red tagged bus in 8 inspections. Perfect inspections are rare and very hard to achieve, less than 5% of school districts in Michigan will receive a 100% inspection on the first attempt.
Maintaining top safety standards is a team effort between transportation supervisors, drivers, and mechanics. Drivers conduct thorough pre- and post-trip inspections, while mechanics ensure every bus remains in peak condition.
School Bus Inspections
Buses undergo annual inspections, with possible "rechecks" anytime from September 1 to September 1. Michigan State Police’s School Bus Inspection Division, staffed by former bus mechanics and commercial enforcement officers, conducts these thorough inspections.
Each bus undergoes an 80+ point inspection, including all 26 passenger seats. The public can view a bus’s inspection record by scanning the QR code on its entry door.
Buses are tagged based on inspection results:
- Green Tag – 100% pass, no defects
- Yellow Tag – Minor defect (e.g., light out); bus remains in service until repaired
- Red Tag – Serious defect (e.g., exhaust leak); bus is out of service until repaired
All buses must pass or be repaired and re-inspected before use.
Fennville’s Commitment to Safety
Fennville operates 14 buses, transporting 800 students daily. Inspections cover:
- Lights, switches, and gauges
- Windows, exits, and alarms
- Brakes, steering, suspension
- Driveline, tires, exhaust
- Seats and overall mechanical safety
Most personal vehicles wouldn’t pass these rigorous standards.