About this role
<p>Location: NW TRN Bus Repair & Dist. </p> <p>Department: Transportation AM- Northwest </p> <p>Area:District Wide </p> <p>Contract Months:10 </p> <p>Salary Range: $35.00 <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span><span>–</span></span></span> </p> <p>Academic Year: 26-27 </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">JOB SUMMARY</H2> </div><div><p>The School Bus Driver Trainer is responsible for training, coaching, evaluating, and supporting school bus drivers and transportation personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant student transportation operations. This position provides classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training, safety education, and operational support while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and district transportation regulations.<br>The School Bus Driver Trainer plays a critical role in developing driver competency, improving transportation safety performance, supporting new driver recruitment and retention efforts, and reinforcing operational accountability standards across the district.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p>1. Provides behind the wheel instruction training and technical support for new and existing school bus operators required to obtain a class “B” CDL and proper endorsements through Texas Department of Public Safety. Transports students to and from school and extracurricular activities.<br>2. Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel training for new and existing school bus drivers.<br>3. Provide instruction on transportation safety procedures, district policies, defensive driving, student management, emergency response, and operational expectations.<br>4. Prepare drivers for CDL permit and skills testing requirements.<br>5. Conduct refresher training and remedial instruction as needed.<br>6. Support district initiatives related to transportation safety, operational excellence, and customer service.<br>7. Observe and evaluate driver performance through ride-alongs, field observations, and route monitoring.<br>8. Provide coaching and corrective action recommendations to improve driver performance and compliance.<br>9. Identify unsafe driving behaviors and recommend additional training interventions.<br>10. Assist with accident investigations, post-accident evaluations, and retraining activities.<br>11. Ensure compliance with TEA, DPS, DOT, district, and departmental transportation regulations.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED</H2> </div><div><p>12. Conduct safety meetings, emergency evacuation drills, and compliance audits.<br>13. Maintain accurate documentation of training records, certifications, evaluations, and compliance activities.<br>14. Monitor driver credential expirations and required certification renewals.<br>15. Assist terminals with route coverage, operational readiness, and driver support when necessary.<br>16. Support recruitment initiatives including driver candidate orientation and onboarding activities.<br>17. Collaborate with Transportation Operations, Safety, Fleet Maintenance, and Human Resources to support district transportation goals.<br>18. Assist in implementing district transportation technology and operational initiatives.<br>19. Promote a culture of safety, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.<br>20. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions.<br>21. Perform other duties as assigned.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">EDUCATION</H2> </div><div><p>High School Diploma or GED</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK EXPERIENCE</H2> </div><div><p>3 to 5 years</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION</H2> </div><div><p>Software<br>Microsoft Office<br>SAP<br>Oracle<br>HTML</p> <p>Certifications/Licensure<br>Class A or B CDL with Passenger & School Bus<br>Texas School Bus Driver Certification Preferred <br>CPR/First Aid Certification Required</p> <p>Equipment<br>Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)<br>Operation of a 2-way radio<br>All types of school buses (regular and special education) and special needs equipment<br>Vehicles (e.g., buses, automobile, truck)</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES</H2> </div><div><p>No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT</H2> </div><div><p>Work and tasks are often straightforward, routine, structured and guided by established policies and procedures. Little, if any, independent judgment is required, outside of making basic choices in the selection and application of established methods. The job receives frequent, ongoing supervision.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">BUDGET AUTHORITY</H2> </div><div><p>No budget development activity is required. </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">PROBLEM SOLVING</H2> </div><div><p>Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">IMPACT OF DECISIONS</H2> </div><div><p>Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS</H2> </div><div><p>Information sharing - gives and receives information such as options, technical direction, instructions, and reporting results. Interactions are mostly with customers, own supervisor, and coworkers in own and other departments.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS</H2> </div><div><p>Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS</H2> </div><div><p>Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.<br>Ability to carry and/or lift up to 15 to 44 pounds.</p></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer. </p>