School Bus Driver Trainer & Safety Coach

Savannah Chatham County Public School System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Transportation in Savannah, GA seeks a School Bus Driver Trainer-219 to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new and current drivers. May be required to drive on a regular route when needed.

Reports to Safety/Training Supervisor. Salary schedule 108; work days 219; starting date to be determined. This full-time role includes duties to train drivers, track training, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma from GaDOE-approved institution with bus driver experience.
• Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with school bus endorsement.
• 1–3 years of experience as a school bus driver.
• Proficient knowledge of bus handling and safety techniques.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and local street networks.
• Ability to read, write, and complete forms and reports.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and school officials.
• Computer literacy with Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct behind-the-wheel training of new bus drivers.
• Call drivers via two-way radio to provide names of new students or address changes.
• Receive and file mileage reports from bus drivers.
• Perform general office duties and drive a bus in the absence of regular drivers.
• Track attendees and maintain training records.
• Coordinate and schedule driver training dates and times.
• Complete daily and monthly operations reports.
• Complete bus incident reports as necessary.
• Perform other duties as necessary for the organization.

Skills

Bus driver experience

CDL with school bus endorsement

Instructor/Trainer certification

Word

Excel

Training others

Reading/writing forms

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System Transportation in Savannah, GA seeks a School Bus Driver Trainer-219 to provide classroom and behind-the-wheel training to new and current drivers. May be required to drive on a regular route when needed.

Reports to Safety/Training Supervisor. Salary schedule 108; work days 219; starting date to be determined. This full-time role includes duties to train drivers, track training, and ensure safety compliance.