CDL School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Zūm Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K plan

First Aid/CPR certification (preferred

Job summary

Zum Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Driver Trainer (CDL) in Philadelphia to train new and current school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and maintaining a safe student transportation environment.

The role includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and ongoing driver evaluations. PA CDL with P/S endorsements and a Driver Instructor certification are required; prior driving experience with a clean record is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a school bus driver with a safe driving record.
• Meets Pennsylvania school bus driver requirements, including physical and background checks.
• Possess PA Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements (no air brake restriction).
• Possess Pennsylvania School Bus Driver Instructor certification.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student transportation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes.
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become School Bus Drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training for applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations for all driver employees.
• Administer and maintain the company drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with the corporate office.
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled driver safety meetings.
• Lead on-scene investigations and report incidents to the corporate office per policy.
• Investigate customer service safety issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PA Class B CDL with P and S endorsements

PA School Bus Driver Instructor certification

Job description

Zum Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Driver Trainer (CDL) in Philadelphia to train new and current school bus drivers, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and maintaining a safe student transportation environment.

The role includes classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and ongoing driver evaluations. PA CDL with P/S endorsements and a Driver Instructor certification are required; prior driving experience with a clean record is essential.