School Bus Driver Trainer (CDL) - Fresno

Zūm Services, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan

First Aid/CPR Certification (preferred

Job summary

Zūm Services, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainer (CDL) to train new and existing drivers, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintain a safe transportation environment for students.

The role includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, ongoing driver evaluations, and managing the company drug/alcohol testing programs in collaboration with the corporate office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a school bus driver.
• Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to train and evaluate school bus drivers.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations related to student transportation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on designated routes.
• Proactively recruit individuals to apply and train them to become School Bus Drivers.
• Provide classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers to ensure successful completion of training and testing; recommend upgrades as necessary.
• Provide ongoing training and performance evaluations for all driver employees.
• Administer and maintain Company random drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment drug/alcohol testing program in conjunction with the corporate office.
• Develop and conduct regularly scheduled driver safety meetings.
• Assume primary responsibility in responding to personal injury and vehicle accidents by on-scene investigation and preparing and submitting reports to the corporate office in accordance with Company policy.
• Investigate customer service complaints relative to safety issues and take appropriate corrective action.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Record-keeping abilities

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL with P and S endorsements

CA School Bus Driver Certificate - DL45

CATrainer Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Zūm Services, Inc. in Fresno, CA is seeking a School Bus Driver Trainer (CDL) to train new and existing drivers, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintain a safe transportation environment for students.

The role includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, ongoing driver evaluations, and managing the company drug/alcohol testing programs in collaboration with the corporate office.