Dean Transportation Employer Reviews

My experience with the St. Louis and Mt. Pleasant staff was excellent. They were on top of things; communication was good; and they were always willing to work with your schedule. Most of all there is a sense of support and team effort when it comes to getting the job done. I certainly respect the life of a bus driver more now.

I am up at 5:00 am and drive to Holland every morning to be a positive experience in transportation for special needs children.
I drive 20 min. to work, am on the bus for approximately two hours. I drive home 20 min. to my home and return for two hours to pick up the children up from school and deliver them to their parents.
I am finished for the day – more... and drive 20 min. home.
I have learned that these special needs children quite often are locked inside their own bodies. All are unique, many are crippled, can't speak, walk or eat by mouth. They all teach and bless me beyond what you could ever imagine. If I can communicate with them just with eye contact or by stroking their hair, making them laugh, etc. then I have accomplished my job for the day.
Dean Transportation is a wonderful company and my co-workers are like family. We all have the same goal. We try our best to give these children a great experience transporting to school and the ability to learn at their own pace with a lot of encouragement.
The hardest part of this job is the split shift and the gas prices for all of my travel to and from work.
The most enjoyable part of this job is to make them smile and to always be their encourager and cheer leader! – less

A typical day at Dean Transportation would include gossiping. Employees pay and benefits are the lowest in this field among competitors. Office supervisor is very unprofessional; sharing employees personal information with others. The hardest part of the job was working without getting frustrated by how coworkers were being mistreated. The most enjoyable – more... part of Dean were the children being transported. – less

Good hours for people seeking part time work. This job requires patience because you are working with children that have special needs, including behavioral issues. I've learned how different special needs communicate and how to respond back to them.

Well a Typical day at work i love the fact i have a good relationship with my boos and it makes me happy to see are co- workers get alone and i learn how to be a great bus aid woth working with Dean Transportation the hardest part about my job is when the kids dont listen but for the most part i love my job what i enjoy about my job is when i see the – more... kids and they give me and my driver a good day. – less

I like to think I made a difference in these special needs kids life & education

I enjoyed working with the students and teachers. Being a bus driver can be a rewarding job.