Driver Coach - Transportation

Alpine School District; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Mountain School District is seeking a Transportation Driver Coach to support safe student transportation through driver training, coaching, and accident prevention. Responsibilities include conducting driver evaluations, coaching, and maintaining compliance with district policies and regulations.

The role may drive school bus routes as needed; requires CDL with appropriate endorsements and DOT medical certificate, plus several years of driving/training experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements and DOT medical certificate.
• Minimum of three years of school bus driving and training experience.
• Ability to operate all District school buses and pass required physical and background checks.
• Knowledge of school bus safety, driver training, and transportation regulations.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate driver performance, review accidents, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with drivers, school staff, families, and district personnel.
• Basic reading, writing, and math; knowledge of Microsoft Office, OnePoint, and Zonar or ability to learn these systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in controlled environments, on training ranges, and on public roads.
• Coach drivers individually on routes and provide instruction to strengthen driving skills, student management, and safe operating practices.
• Assist with initial driver training, recertification, and ongoing professional development.
• Conduct annual behind-the-wheel evaluations and required return-to-duty evaluations.
• Monitor driver performance, identify training needs, and coordinate appropriate coaching and follow-up.
• Communicate applicable laws, regulations, district policies, procedures, and safety expectations to drivers and applicants.
• Prepare accident documentation, attend accident reviews, evaluate reports, and identify and recommend corrective actions and driver coaching needs and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Fleet Management and District/State Risk Management to ensure proper accident reporting and insurance documentation.
• Maintain driver training, evaluation, certification, and accident records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Schedule driver coaching and evaluations, recommend policy improvements, and participate in required training.
• Collaborate with Transportation staff, school administrators, drivers, and district personnel to support effective operations.

Skills

Driver training

Coaching

Safety regulations

Communication

Organizational skills

Independence

Team collaboration

MS Office basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transportation Driver Coach - Lake Mountain School District

Contract Details

• 8 hours per day, 250 days per year
• Lane 13 Contract and Benefits
• Hourly rate: $24.57 $34.47, (based on qualifications and experience)
• Starting date: July 1, 2027

Contact Information

• Name: Doreen Rhoades
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Lake Mountain School District is currently hiring for the position of Transportation Driver Coach. This position is established to support safe student transportation through driver training, coaching, performance evaluations, and accident prevention. Responsibilities include conducting driver evaluations, reviewing accidents, coordinating corrective coaching, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring compliance with district policies and applicable regulations. This position may also drive school bus routes as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in controlled environments, on training ranges, and on public roads.
• Coach drivers individually on routes and provide instruction to strengthen driving skills, student management, and safe operating practices.
• Assist with initial driver training, recertification, and ongoing professional development.
• Conduct annual behind-the-wheel evaluations and required return-to-duty evaluations.
• Monitor driver performance, identify training needs, and coordinate appropriate coaching and follow-up.
• Communicate applicable laws, regulations, district policies, procedures, and safety expectations to drivers and applicants.
• Prepare accident documentation, attend accident reviews, evaluate reports, and identify and recommend corrective actions and driver coaching needs and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with Fleet Management and District/State Risk Management to ensure proper accident reporting and insurance documentation.
• Maintain driver training, evaluation, certification, and accident records to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Schedule driver coaching and evaluations, recommend policy improvements, and participate in required training.
• Collaborate with Transportation staff, school administrators, drivers, and district personnel to support effective operations.

Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements and current DOT medical certificate.
• Minimum of three years of school bus driving and training experience.
• Ability to operate all District school buses and pass required physical and background checks.
• Knowledge of school bus safety, driver training, and transportation regulations.
• Strong communication, coaching, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to evaluate driver performance, review accidents, recommend corrective actions, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with drivers, school staff, families, and district personnel.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office, OnePoint, and Zonar or the ability to learn these systems.

Responsibility and Supervision

Works under limited supervision, following district policies and regulations while coordinating driver training, evaluations, coaching, and accident reviews.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work involves sitting, standing, walking, occasional lifting and bending, and operating in office, training, and roadway environments with varying weather conditions and some risk of injury.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation or designee.

Our Commitment

Lake Mountain School District is committed to providing safe, reliable, and effective transportation for every student. The Transportation Driver Coach plays an important role in supporting our drivers, strengthening a culture of safety and accountability, and ensuring that every student is transported safely, every route, every day.