Bus Driver Trainer

JOB SUMMARY

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.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  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.
2.    Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing school bus drivers.
3.    Provide instruction on transportation safety procedures, district policies, defensive driving, student management, emergency response, and operational expectations.
4.    Prepare drivers for CDL permit and skills testing requirements.
5.    Conduct refresher training and remedial instruction as needed.
6.    Support district initiatives related to transportation safety, operational excellence, and customer service.
7.    Observe and evaluate driver performance through ride-alongs, field observations, and route monitoring.
8.    Provide coaching and corrective action recommendations to improve driver performance and compliance.
9.    Identify unsafe driving behaviors and recommend additional training interventions.
10.    Assist with accident investigations, post-accident evaluations, and retraining activities.
11.    Ensure compliance with TEA, DPS, DOT, district, and departmental transportation regulations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

12.    Conduct safety meetings, emergency evacuation drills, and compliance audits.
13.    Maintain accurate documentation of training records, certifications, evaluations, and compliance activities.
14.    Monitor driver credential expirations and required certification renewals.
15.    Assist terminals with route coverage, operational readiness, and driver support when necessary.
16.    Support recruitment initiatives including driver candidate orientation and onboarding activities.
17.    Collaborate with Transportation Operations, Safety, Fleet Maintenance, and Human Resources to support district transportation goals.
18.    Assist in implementing district transportation technology and operational initiatives.
19.    Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
20.    Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.
21.    Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
Microsoft Office
SAP
Oracle
HTML

Certifications/Licensure
Class A or B CDL with Passenger & School Bus
Texas School Bus Driver Certification Preferred 
CPR/First Aid Certification Required

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)
Operation of a 2-way radio
All types of school buses (regular and special education) and special needs equipment
Vehicles (e.g., buses, automobile, truck)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required. 

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and coworkers in own and other departments.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.
Ability to carry and/or lift up to 15 to 44 pounds.