CDL Bus Driver Trainer (Raleigh)

The Blood Connection, Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blood Connection, Incorporated seeks a CDL Trainer/Fleet Coordinator to oversee CDL drivers, provide classroom instruction, and coordinate behind-the-wheel training.

This role schedules fleet maintenance, evaluates driving performance, enforces safety rules, and supports fleet operations by organizing training and testing. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License and CDL with Air Brake Certification.
• Experience with bus fleets or school transportation preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training.
• Evaluates performance and ensures basic skills are met.
• Informs drivers of rules, regulations, procedures, etc.
• Evaluates driving performance for safe operations.
• Investigates department accidents to improve procedures.
• Schedules training and testing to maintain staff.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles.
• Participates in meetings and trainings.
• Reports staffing issues to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Training

Fleet coordination

Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hours for this position vary & weekend work may be required.

Position Overview

The CDL Trainer/Fleet Coordinator is responsible for CDL drivers and training.This role provides support by supervising and directing all bus drivers, providing classroom instruction, behind the wheel training, establishing training requirements, and identifying training deficits.This position is also responsible for scheduling maintenance and repairs on all fleet vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Conducts classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver skills
• Evaluates performance of bus drivers and trainees for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met
• Informs bus drivers and trainees of rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc. for the purpose of providing information, requesting follow-up action, and/or implementing procedures
• Evaluates driving performance of bus drivers (e.g. checks driver’s usage of vehicle equipment, handling of on the road situations, interactions with students, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe and proper operations of the bus
• Investigates accidents within the department involving buses and fleet vehicles for the purpose of improving procedures and complying with established guidelines
• Participates in meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of conveying and /or gathering information required to perform job functions
• Schedules training and testing as necessary to maintain adequate staff of drivers
• Reports problematic staff related findings to appropriate manager
• Places facilities on-line ticket for any noted repairs needed
• Coordinates scheduled maintenance and repairs on all fleet vehicles
• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License and valid CDL Driver’s License with no major infractions and dependable transportation, CDL License with Air Brake Certification, CDL Third Party Examiner
• Job related experience required
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the buses used by The Blood Connection
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands

• Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
• Sitting for an extended period
• Bending and twisting