School Bus Driver/Trainer

## Description

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. As a School Bus Driver/Trainer, you will also be responsible for the safe and timely routes of students to and from school, extracurricular activities, and special events while maintaining a secure and positive environment on the bus.

## Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, skills and on the road training for new school bus drivers.
• Responsible for the safe and reliable transportation of students; including all duties connected to operating a school bus per all applicable client district policies & state/federal laws.
• 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.

**Qualifications:**

• 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.

**Education and Experience:**

• Minimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience preferred.
• Previous training, mentoring, or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• RESA/Michigan Education Card.
• Valid CDL B or A.
• Valid P (Passenger), S (School Bus) and Air Brake endorsements.

**Compensation and Benefits:**

• $24.00-$29.00 depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits-Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Aflac Supplemental.
• 401K Retirement with company match.

***We Recognize your Value:***

• 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