School Bus Driver Evaluator

The School Bus Driver Evaluator is responsible for documenting driver competency levels and ensuring drivers adhere to company best practices. This role will have knowledge of driver education and safe driving practices.

What You Will Do

Drive and operate a school bus or any other location specific vehicle to provide home-to-school services, field trips, or charter trips on a fixed or changing route. Conducts and documents required evaluations of new and existing drivers, classroom and behind the wheel training.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must possess all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles. Must meet company driver training standards, company driver evaluator standards, and company driver coaching standards.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or age required by state law.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in teaching or transportation is a plus.
• 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.
• 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; and 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; and no attendance policy violations

Benefits

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