Transportation CDL Trainer for Passenger School Bus/Bus Routes/CDL Bus Driver

Greeley, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Exact $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Weld County School District Re-1, located in Gilcrest, Colorado, is a committed educational organization dedicated to supporting the academic and personal growth of its students. The district serves a diverse student population and places a high priority on safety, community involvement, and excellence in education and related services. One of the critical components of the district’s commitment to the well-being of its students is the safe and efficient transportation system it operates. This system ensures that students are transported securely to and from school, as well as to extracurricular events and activities.

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Job Requirements

Valid Colorado Commercial Driver's License with Passenger and School Bus endorsements
current Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate
certified Colorado Bus Driver Trainer designation or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
completion of CDE annual required transportation training
high school diploma or equivalent
minimum of three years experience in school transportation, commercial driving, or related field
knowledge of Colorado Department of Education transportation regulations
proficiency in routing software and GPS systems

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
minimum of three years experience in school transportation, commercial driving, or related field
prior experience as a certified trainer or mentor in CDL bus driver instruction preferred
experience with bus routing software and transportation logistics strongly preferred
knowledge of Colorado Department of Education transportation regulations
strong understanding of CDL driving requirements, defensive driving, and student safety procedures
proficiency in routing software, GPS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
ability to conduct effective training sessions for adult learners
strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Job Duties

Train, mentor, and evaluate new and current bus drivers in CDL and small vehicle operation
safely operate school buses on assigned routes, activity trips, or shuttles as needed
monitor compliance with safety procedures and state regulations
respond to transportation-related emergencies or coverage needs
develop and adjust bus routes and schedule with the Transportation Manager in routing software
conduct ride-alongs, spot checks, and safety inspections with drivers
communicate with schools, parents, and staff about transportation issues
facilitate safety meetings and driver in-service training
track and document driver performance, training hours, and compliance records
review vehicle inspections and coordinate with maintenance staff
conduct route efficiency reviews and recommend adjustments based on enrollment or ridership trends
provide district-wide transportation reports to administration
update and implement training modules in line with CDE/CDOT regulations
coordinate annual CDL recertification training and testing for CDL and small vehicle drivers
oversee start-of-year route planning and student assignments
support recruitment and onboarding of new drivers with the Transportation Manager
perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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