Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator

Hawaii Preparatory Academy; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Hawaii Preparatory Academy is seeking a Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator to train faculty, administrators, and staff in operating school buses. Responsibilities include hands-on and classroom training, maintaining driver records, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience driving commercial vehicles, a CDL Class C license with necessary endorsements, and a passion for teaching. The position offers flexible hours and a pay range of $20-$25 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle or school bus.
• CDL Class C license with School Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Train staff to operate CDL and non-CDL school buses.
• Facilitate hands-on and classroom driver training.
• Assess driver proficiency and maintain driver records.

Skills

Experience driving a commercial motor vehicle

CDL Class C license with School Bus and Passenger endorsements

Passion for teaching

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in MS Office programs

Tools

School Bus

Audio-Video equipment for training

Standard office equipment

Job description

Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator

Hawai?i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is seeking a Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator to train faculty, administrators, staff to operate CDL and non-CDL school buses, ensuring compliance with HPA policies and state/federal regulations. The role facilitates hands‑on and classroom driver training, assesses driver proficiency, maintains driver records, coordinates CDL certifications, and supports the school's transportation program.

We look for a candidate with at least two years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle or school bus, a CDL Class C license with School Bus and Passenger endorsements, passion for teaching, and strong organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate driver face‑to‑face training in the classroom, one‑on‑one, and hands‑on settings.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques, including role‑play, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, exams, etc.
• Train employees in Skills Course (Cones) according to the Cone Course practice sheet.
• Facilitate Behind the Wheel range and public road training, including skills practice, to ensure employees meet driver proficiency in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete driver training assessments for both in‑class and Behind the Wheel training to determine employees meet driver proficiency.
• Train employees on fueling procedures, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and School Bus Emergency Evacuation Simulation (SBEES).
• Document driver assessments using identified training assessment tools.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completion, assessments, and mentoring sessions in the appropriate systems.
• Maintain driver training certifications and submit required data and reports to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
• Maintain necessary driver training documentation and submit to TPR for proper record retention as required.
• Perform safety related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skill and behavior assessment.
• Coach drivers on industry regulations, including federal and state commercial motor vehicle operations and safety procedures, DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, other related federal and state safety standards, and rules.
• Advise leadership of each division on progress of the faculty/staff they supervise.
• Process paperwork and assist in yearly updates of an employee’s “Driver’s File” including Hawaii Revised Statutes, Department of Transportation and Department of Education regulations pertaining to school vehicle/school bus equipment standards and driver qualifications.
• Develop a classroom course following guidelines set by the Hawaii County License Examiner, submit this course to the Examiner each year for recertification.
• Maintain supplies in buses and key closet to restock buses.
• Regularly clean and maintain materials for the fleet of HPA buses.

Other duties / Functions

• Maintain Skills Course by placing cones and painting lines.
• Takes CDL applicants to their Road Test with County Examiner.
• Organized and able to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Able to communicate effectively through written and verbal means.
• Operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Apple Pages.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of HR and Director of Auxiliary Programs.

Salary information / Working Conditions

• Non‑exempt/Part‑time; $20‑$25 depending on experience.
• Outdoors and inside of School Bus.
• Equipment Use: School Bus, Audio‑Video equipment for training.
• Work Hours: Flexible between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on occasion.

HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.