School Bus Driver Coach & Safety Trainer

Alpine School District; Utah; On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Mountain School District is hiring a Transportation Driver Coach to support safe student transport through driver training, evaluations, and safety oversight. The role involves classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and coordinating coaching for drivers on routes and safety practices.

The ideal candidate has a CDL with school bus endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of school bus driving and training experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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 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 and work independently with minimal supervision.

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

Strong communication

Coaching

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Driver training knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

OnePoint

Zonar

Job description

Lake Mountain School District is hiring a Transportation Driver Coach to support safe student transport through driver training, evaluations, and safety oversight. The role involves classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, and coordinating coaching for drivers on routes and safety practices.

The ideal candidate has a CDL with school bus endorsements, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of school bus driving and training experience.