Trainer / Instructor - Transportation in Grimsby

Provide classroom and hands-on training addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; evaluate bus drivers and transportation educational assistants (TEA) on their knowledge and skills; maintain required documentation for audit and compliance with state, federal, and district requirements, and transporting students. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community members and school clientele.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to fifty (50) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending and squatting

EQUIPMENT & VEHICLES USED:

• Heavy duty and light duty vehicles, including all types of buses

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Duties will require work to be done outside in the elements (rain, snow, heat, etc.)

Note: Must complete ELDT Instructor certification, First Aid instructor certification, and Crisis Prevention instructor certification within 5 months of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Attend safety meetings and training relating to State, Federal, and district requirements for the purposes of presenting and/or acquiring information
• Schedule training and testing
• Maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing information for follow up action and/or proper procedures
• Evaluate performance of bus drivers and TEA’s for the purpose of ensuring that basic skills levels are met and are in compliance with state, federal, and district requirements
• Oversee bus driver licensing, training, and certificate status (drivers’ license, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, CPI etc.)
• Perform functions of a school bus driver and/or TEA for the purpose of meeting the district’s transportation needs
• Conduct classroom and behind-the-wheel bus driver training for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver and TEA skills
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Prepare a variety of written materials (activity reports, training handouts, safety information guideline, driver evaluations, etc.)
• Maintain current knowledge of all FMCSR CDL rules and regulations

Certifications:

• 3rd Party CDL tester and/or Federally Certified Trainer (within first year of employment) - Colorado
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) A or B with P,S Endorsements - Colorado
• CPI Instructor Certification (Must obtain when directed by supervisor) - Colorado
• Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) Certification - Colorado
• First Aid/CPR Instructor Certification (Must obtain when directed by supervisor) - Colorado

Education:

• High School or Equivalent (Required)

Skills:

• Ability to create and present materials to large audiences.
• Basic math skills, including fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Current Colorado CDL (Class A or B) with P&S endorsements
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes
• Google Workspace proficiency
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Operating heavy and light duty vehicles
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Recent (within last five years) bus driving experience - two (2) or more years.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Third Party Tester certification
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Position Type: Regular

Primary Location: East Transportation

One Year Only (Yes or No): No

Scheduled Hours Per Week: 40

FTE: 1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year: 260 Work Days

Minimum Hire Rate: $27.36 USD Hourly

Maximum Hire Rate: $37.01 USD Hourly

Full Salary Range: $27.36 USD - $46.65 USD Hourly

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits: This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid vacation, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: December 15, 2026