School Bus Driver/Trainer

DRIVERGENT INC; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Aflac supplemental insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Drivergent Transportation in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a safety‑focused School Bus Driver Trainer to join our Training Department. The role delivers classroom, skills, and on‑the‑road training to new drivers and existing staff, ensuring compliance with district policies and state/federal laws.

The ideal candidate has a clean driving record, a High School diploma or GED, CDL B/A with P/S endorsements, and a passion for developing others while maintaining a strong commitment to student

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with no preventable collisions or moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Effective communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Professional, dependable, and respected by peers.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, skills, and on-the-road training for new school bus drivers.
• Ensure the safe and reliable transportation of students, including all duties related to operating a school bus per client district policies and state/federal laws.
• Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
• Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate/driver experience.
• Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence-building.
• Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long-term success.
• Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
• Maintain accurate training records in accordance with state regulations, Drivergent policies, and contract requirements.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
• Support Operations and overall safety initiatives that will help successfully develop drivers.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other safety- and training-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Coaching

Independent work

Safety focus

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RESA/Michigan Education Card

Valid CDL B or A

P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements

DOT medical card

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Drivergent, Inc. - Sterling Heights, MI 48312
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly
• Job Category: Training

Overview

Drivergent Transportation is searching for an experienced, safety‑focused School Bus Driver Trainer to join our Training Department. This role calls for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. The chosen candidate will demonstrate leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom, skills, and on‑the‑road training for new school bus drivers.
• Ensure the safe and reliable transportation of students, including all duties related to operating a school bus per client district policies and state/federal laws.
• Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
• Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate/driver experience.
• Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence‑building.
• Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long‑term success.
• Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
• Maintain accurate training records in accordance with state regulations, Drivergent policies, and contract requirements.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
• Support Operations and overall safety initiatives that will help successfully develop drivers.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other safety‑ and training‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Clean driving record with no preventable collisions or moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Effective communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Professional, dependable, and respected by peers.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence.
• Flexibility to support urgent or time‑sensitive training requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, occasional weekends, and summer months.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience preferred.
• Previous training, mentoring, or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• RESA/Michigan Education Card.
• Valid CDL B or A.
• Valid P (Passenger), S (School Bus) and Air Brake endorsements.

Compensation and Benefits

• $24.00 – $29.00 depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with company match.

We Recognize Your Value

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader.
• Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety.
• Supportive, team‑focused work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.