Driver Trainer

position overview

transportation department – 12‑month position (244 days/year), 8 hours per day. Salary starts at $26.80 per hour, grade s10. Daily work hours tbd.

• instruct new and veteran bus drivers in all aspects of school vehicle operation, including standard driving skills, safety procedures, and emergency equipment usage.
• ride with drivers on regular runs to observe driving techniques, provide feedback, and evaluate on‑road performance.
• maintain training records and evaluate drivers at the end of the training period.
• report equipment, scheduling, and operational issues to management.
• plan, organize, and record work in an orderly manner.
• perform other duties as assigned by the assistant transportation manager.

• high school diploma or ged equivalent.
• minimum of five years’ experience driving various types of school buses.
• completion of the maryland department of education driver instructor workshop within 90 days of employment.
• knowledge of school bus operation, mechanics, laws, rules, and regulations.
• successful completion of any required driver tests.
• pass the maryland school bus driver’s physical examination.
• compliance with all federal, state, and local school bus driver requirements.
• possession of a maryland cdl for school vehicles.
• valid motor vehicle administration record.
• strong oral and written communication skills.
• ability to work effectively under stress.
• capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• regular and predictable attendance.

• knowledge of microsoft office suite.
• experience providing staff development in small and large group settings.
• experience evaluating personnel based on performance objectives.
• familiarity with fcps policies, goals, and programs.

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frederick county public schools is an equal opportunity employer. This job description has been written to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee holding this position. It is not written to include or be interpreted to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee. Nothing in this description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities or add required qualifications at any time.