School Bus Driver Evaluator

National Express•Carpentersville, IL

About The Position

The School Bus Driver Evaluator documents driver competency using company-established standards, determines whether drivers meet required capabilities, and identifies developmental needs. The role promotes safety, supports adherence to company best practices, and applies knowledge of driver education and safe driving practices. Evaluators primarily drive home-to-school routes and assess driver skills as part of the company safety program. They also operate a company vehicle to provide transportation on fixed or changing routes, including field trips and charter trips. This is a part-time, non-exempt internal position. Stand-alone CSC evaluators report to the General Manager; Regional Training Center evaluators report to the Regional Training Manager. The location is to be determined. Pay and other employment terms vary by site, geographic market, customer or contractual terms, and position.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old, or meet the age required by state law.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have at least 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder.
Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other certifications required to operate company vehicles.
Meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance-abuse screening; the role is subject to random substance-abuse screening under company policy.
Have no moving violations or chargeable accidents on the Motor Vehicle Record within the previous 3 years.
Comply with applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.
Meet company driver-training, driver-evaluator, and driver-coaching standards.
Have strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Have basic math skills.
Demonstrate patience and the ability to work with employees of varying skill levels.
Be able to maintain detailed records and manage time effectively.
Have thorough knowledge of company regulations and state and federal laws relating to student transportation.
Have current DOT medical certification, a First Aid certificate if required by the state, and a school bus driver certificate where applicable.
Hold a Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
Have computer literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and other business applications.
Be able to coach and mentor employees while encouraging and valuing input and feedback.
Have multitasking and time-management skills to balance competing internal-customer-care demands.
Have 2–3 years of accident-free driving experience with Summit, no confirmed customer complaints, no disciplinary action, and no attendance-policy violations.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in teaching or transportation.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate a school bus or other location-specific vehicle to provide home-to-school services, field trips, or charter trips on fixed or changing routes.
Participate in onsite recruiting and job fairs, including assisting with application intake, applicant screening, interview scheduling and conducting, physical performance testing, and new-hire onboarding.
Conduct and document required evaluations of new and existing drivers, classroom training, and behind-the-wheel training.
Assist with maintaining driver files according to company standards and best practices.
Support the company safety culture by participating in monthly safety meetings.
Participate in administering customer safety-awareness programs and company-sponsored safety programs.
Assess employees' driving abilities and provide constructive feedback.
Conduct driver retraining when initiated by the Customer Service Center.
Maintain and conduct driver evaluations according to company best practices and standards.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal driving regulations.
Stay updated on changes in driving laws and best practices in driving education.
Exhibit ethical conduct and personal integrity, and share concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with a supervisor or manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.