Transportation Trainer - Transportation West

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Trainer leads the planning, design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of district transportation training programs for CDL and non-CDL drivers, bus assistants, and transportation staff. The role serves as a compliance and safety resource, ensuring training, certification, and licensing requirements are met under applicable federal, state, and district regulations. The trainer works with Safety and Training leadership, Driver Trainers, supervisors, and operational staff to guide trainees through qualification and support safe, consistent transportation services for students. The position delivers classroom, behind-the-wheel, and on-the-road instruction, including vehicle operation, student management, safety procedures, and specialized equipment for transporting students with disabilities. It coordinates and documents training, examinations, licensing, certifications, safety programs, and compliance records; supports accident review and the drug and alcohol testing program; and helps coordinate onboarding and trainee progress. The role also supports route, stop, and street safety surveys and delivers student safety programs at district schools and community sites. The position supervises Driver Trainees and may interview, hire, direct, assign, train, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in a typical transportation school district environment, and the work location may change to meet organizational requirements.

Requirements

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Two years of CDL driving experience.
Colorado Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P and S endorsements.
Obtain and maintain ELDT instructor certification, CPR/First Aid certification, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, and Colorado CDL Third-Party Tester License within three months of hire.
Meet the insurability requirements of the Colorado School District Self Insurance Pool.
Successfully complete special needs training and testing.
Intermediate knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, FMVSS, CDE, CDL compliance, and Federal Clearinghouse requirements.
Proficiency with basic office technology and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to effectively train adult learners, evaluate performance, and provide corrective guidance.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with students, including students with special needs.
Ability to recognize the importance of workplace safety, follow safety rules and safe work habits, use appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
Successfully pass all DOT physical and agility tests.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or some college.
Experience working in the public sector.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Training experience.
Student management experience.
Colorado CDL Third-Party Tester License.
ELDT instructor certification.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
First Aid and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop, and deliver classroom, behind-the-wheel, and on-the-road training for CDL and non-CDL drivers, bus assistants, transportation staff, and staff operating district box trucks.
Provide instruction on vehicle operations, student management, safety procedures, and specialized equipment for transporting students with disabilities; evaluate trainee readiness, compliance, and safe operation.
Coordinate, administer, and document required training, certification, and licensing activities, including written and practical examinations, CDL third-party testing, ELDT, skills courses, evacuation drills, and mandated training programs.
Maintain accurate district-wide training and evaluation records in accordance with CDE, DOT, and district requirements.
Deliver ongoing and specialized safety and compliance training, including Accident Response Training, CPI, CPR/First Aid, defensive driving, adverse weather and mountain terrain operations, substance abuse awareness, annual CDE in-service safety meetings, continuous improvement initiatives, and small vehicle/van training.
Maintain and monitor federal and state licensing and permit compliance records, DOT files, CDL testing documentation, motor vehicle reports, and required logs.
Respond to, document, and file vehicle accident reports and participate on the Accident Review Committee.
Coordinate training schedules with Driver Trainers, supervisors, and department leadership; monitor trainee progress, identify barriers, and support onboarding, certification, and qualification.
Support route, stop, and street safety surveys and deliver student safety programs, including the Buster the Bus initiative, at district schools and community sites.
Assist with administration of the district drug and alcohol testing program, including coordination, documentation, and compliance-related reporting.
Supervise Driver Trainees, including directing, assigning, training, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating staff, and interviewing and hiring as applicable.