School Bus Driver Evaluator

The School Bus Driver Evaluator is responsible for documenting driver competency levels using company established standards to determine whether the Driver meets standard capabilities, while identifying a Driver’s developmental needs. This role will promote safety and ensure Drivers adhere to company best practices. Driver Evaluators mainly drive home-to-school routes and also assess driver skills as part of the company's safety program. This is a part-time, non-exempt, internal position only.

What You Will Do

Drive and operate a school bus or other location specific vehicle to provide home-to-school services, field trips, or charter trips on a fixed or changing route. Conduct and document required evaluations of new and existing drivers, classroom and behind the wheel training. Participate in onsite recruiting or onsite job fairs, including assisting in the hiring cycle. Assess employees' driving abilities and provide constructive feedback, and may conduct retraining for drivers when initiated by the Customer Service Center.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a minimum of 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder, a current DOT medical certification, and a Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements. Candidates must have no moving violations or chargeable accidents on MVR within a 3-year history and 2-3 years accident-free driving experience with Summit. The position offers medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, PTO accrual, and a retirement savings plan.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or age required by state law
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder
• Must possess all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening
• No moving violations or chargeable accidents on MVR within a 3-year history
• Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements
• Must meet company driver training standards, company driver evaluator standards, and company driver coaching standards
• Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Patience and the ability to work with employees of varying skill levels
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage time effectively
• Thorough knowledge of Company regulations; state and federal laws relating to student transportation
• Current DOT medical certification
• First Aid certificate if required by state
• School bus driver’s certificate for applicable state
• Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements required
• Computer literacy skills including strong working knowledge of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and other business applications
• Ability to coach and mentor employees while creating an environment that encourages, and values input and feedback
• Multi-tasking and time management skills to balance conflicting demands related to internal customer care
• 2-3 years accident-free driving experience with Summit
• No confirmed customer complaints
• No disciplinary action
• No attendance policy violations

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance coverage
• Holiday pay
• PTO accrual
• Retirement savings plan