Bus Driver Trainer
About The Position
The School Bus Driver Trainer is responsible for training, coaching, evaluating, and supporting school bus drivers and transportation personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant student transportation operations. This position provides classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, safety education, and operational support while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and district transportation regulations. The School Bus Driver Trainer plays a critical role in developing driver competency, improving transportation safety performance, supporting new driver recruitment and retention efforts, and reinforcing operational accountability standards across the district.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3 to 5 years of work experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Oracle, HTML
- Class A or B CDL with Passenger & School Bus endorsements
- CPR/First Aid Certification Required
- Experience with office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
- Experience with operation of a 2-way radio
- Experience with all types of school buses (regular and special education) and special needs equipment
- Experience with vehicles (e.g., buses, automobile, truck)
Nice To Haves
- Texas School Bus Driver Certification Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides behind the wheel instruction training and technical support for new and existing school bus operators required to obtain a class “B” CDL and proper endorsements through Texas Department of Public Safety. Transports students to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing school bus drivers.
- Provide instruction on transportation safety procedures, district policies, defensive driving, student management, emergency response, and operational expectations.
- Prepare drivers for CDL permit and skills testing requirements.
- Conduct refresher training and remedial instruction as needed.
- Support district initiatives related to transportation safety, operational excellence, and customer service.
- Observe and evaluate driver performance through ride-alongs, field observations, and route monitoring.
- Provide coaching and corrective action recommendations to improve driver performance and compliance.
- Identify unsafe driving behaviors and recommend additional training interventions.
- Assist with accident investigations, post-accident evaluations, and retraining activities.
- Ensure compliance with TEA, DPS, DOT, district, and departmental transportation regulations.
- Conduct safety meetings, emergency evacuation drills, and compliance audits.
- Maintain accurate documentation of training records, certifications, evaluations, and compliance activities.
- Monitor driver credential expirations and required certification renewals.
- Assist terminals with route coverage, operational readiness, and driver support when necessary.
- Support recruitment initiatives including driver candidate orientation and onboarding activities.
- Collaborate with Transportation Operations, Safety, Fleet Maintenance, and Human Resources to support district transportation goals.
- Assist in implementing district transportation technology and operational initiatives.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
