Certified State Instructor for School Bus Drivers

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

American Transportation in Long Beach seeks an experienced State Instructor for School Bus Drivers to lead and mentor the training department. This role focuses on safety culture, hands-on instruction, and ensuring drivers meet high standards of professionalism.

You will design comprehensive training, deliver engaging classroom lessons on California laws, and supervise driver trainers while traveling to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• California State School Bus Instructor Certificate (Active and current).
• Valid CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements.
• 3+ years of experience as a School Bus Driver.
• 3+ years of experience as a School Bus Instructor/Trainer.
• Day shift availability (required).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement initial and recurrent training programs for transportation personnel.
• Deliver classroom instruction covering California transportation laws, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Provide behind-the-wheel training to applicants and current drivers.
• Develop and conduct Driver Safety Meetings to maintain awareness and compliance.
• Create effective lesson plans for classroom and practical applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Education

California State School Bus Instructor Certificate

CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Are you a certified professional with a passion for safety and training excellence? American Transportation is seeking an experienced State Instructor for School Bus Drivers to join our Long Beach training department. This is more than just a training role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of safe student transportation while leading and mentoring the next generation of professional school bus drivers.

As a State Instructor, you'll be the cornerstone of our safety culture, developing comprehensive training programs, conducting hands-on instruction, and ensuring every driver meets the highest standards of professionalism and safety.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement cutting-edge initial and recurrent training programs for all transportation personnel
• Deliver engaging classroom instruction covering California transportation laws, regulations, and safety protocols
• Provide behind-the-wheel training to applicants and current drivers, ensuring mastery of vehicle operations
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled Driver Safety Meetings to maintain awareness and compliance
• Create effective lesson plans using proven teaching techniques for both classroom and practical applications

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and mentor driver trainers, establishing clear objectives, standards, and performance accountability
• Foster an environment that encourages input, feedback, and continuous improvement
• Deep knowledge of California laws, regulations, and rules governing passenger transportation
• Understanding of carrier, instructor, and driver responsibilities and liabilities
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and transportation-specific software
• Computer literacy in word processing and database management

Professional Skills:

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal communication abilities
• Outstanding organizational and group presentation skills
• Advanced multi-tasking and time management capabilities
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Methods for building self-confidence in public speaking and operational skills
• Primary Schedule: Day Shift (Monday-Friday)
• Occasional Requirements: Some weekend work may be required for special training sessions or events
• Work Setting: In-person at our Long Beach location with occasional travel to other sites
• Physical Requirements: Ability to conduct behind-the-wheel training and on-scene accident investigations

Required Qualifications MUST HAVE (Non-Negotiable):

• California State School Bus Instructor Certificate (Active and current)
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements
• 3+ years of experience as a School Bus Driver
• 3+ years of experience as a School Bus Instructor/Trainer
• Day shift availability (required)

Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off