School Bus Driver/Trainer
About The Position
Drivergent Transportation is seeking an experienced, safety-focused School Bus Driver Trainer to join our Training Department. This position is designed for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. We are looking for a valued team member who demonstrates leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers. In this role, you will deliver classroom and behind-the-wheel training to both new and existing drivers, support the driver candidate pipeline, enhance the overall driver experience, and contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy mentoring others, sharing knowledge, and playing a key role in strengthening others, then this is the right opportunity for you!
Requirements
- Valid CDL B (or higher) with P & S endorsements.
- Clean driving record with no preventable collisions or moving violations in past three (3) years.
- Effective communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
- Professional, dependable, and respected by peers
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence.
- Flexibility to support urgent or time-sensitive training requirements.
- Must have and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
- Available to work M-F, occasional weekends, and summer months.
- Able to pass a background check.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience preferred.
- Previous training, mentoring, or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
- RESA/Michigan Education Card.
Responsibilities
- Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.
- Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
- Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
- Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate/driver experience.
- Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.
- Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.
- Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
- Maintain accurate training records in accordance with state regulations, Drivergent policies, and contract requirements.
- Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
- Support Operations and overall safety initiatives that will help successfully develop drivers.
- Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
- Perform other safety and training-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Health Benefits-Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Aflac Supplemental.
- 401K Retirement with company match.
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader
- Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
