School Bus Driver Training & Certification Specialist

NCDOT; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

NCDOT is seeking a Driver Education Program Specialist to train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel, including vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.

The role also inspects CDL training schools and vehicles for compliance, investigates complaints, and maintains reports and weekly submissions to the DMV, with a background check required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience teaching in a classroom setting.
• Experience developing and revising lesson plans.
• Experience completing and maintaining reports/files.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• CDL with P and S endorsements for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel.
• Conduct vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.
• Inspect commercial driver training schools and vehicles for compliance.
• Investigate complaints involving CDL training schools.
• Maintain work-related reports and weekly DMV submissions.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Training delivery

Auditing experience

Bus driving experience

Microsoft Office

CDL endorsements (P/S)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Education/Experience equivalency

Tools

DMV computer systems

MS Office

Job description

NCDOT is seeking a Driver Education Program Specialist to train and certify school bus drivers in the classroom and behind the wheel, including vision and medical screenings for driver education classes.

The role also inspects CDL training schools and vehicles for compliance, investigates complaints, and maintains reports and weekly submissions to the DMV, with a background check required.