Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator

Part‑Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator About the Position

Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (HPA) is seeking a Part‑Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for training faculty, administrators, and staff to operate CDL and non‑CDL school buses in compliance with HPA policies and state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will facilitate hands‑on and classroom driver training, assess driver proficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Additionally, this role involves maintaining driver records, coordinating CDL certifications, and supporting the school's transportation program.

We're looking for someone with at least two years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle or school bus, a passion for teaching and mentoring, and strong organizational skills. A CDL Class C license with School Bus and Passenger endorsements is required. If you’re interested in a flexible, part‑time opportunity to contribute to our school community, we’d love to hear from you!

• Facilitate driver face‑to‑face training in the classroom, one‑on‑one, and hands‑on settings.
• Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats including role‑play, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, exams, etc.
• Train employees in Skills Course (Cones) according to the Cone Course practice sheet.
• Facilitate Behind the Wheel (BTW) range and public road training, including skill practice, to ensure employees meet driver proficiency in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete driver training assessments, for both in‑class and Behind the Wheel training, to determine employees meet driver proficiency.
• Train employees on fueling procedures, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and School Bus Emergency Evacuation Simulation (SBEES).
• Document driver assessments using identified training assessment tools.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completion, assessments, and mentoring sessions in the appropriate systems.
• Maintain driver training certifications and submit required data and reports to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
• Maintain necessary driver training documentation and submit to TPR for proper record retention as required.
• Perform safety related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skill and behavior assessment.
• Coach drivers on industry regulations, including but not limited to federal and state commercial motor vehicle operations and safety procedures, DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, other related federal and state safety standards, and rules.

• Advise leadership of each division on progress of the faculty/staff they supervise.
• Process the paperwork and assist in the yearly updates of an employee's “Driver’s File” including Hawaii Revised Statutes, Department of Transportation and Department of Education rules and regulations pertaining to school vehicle/school bus equipment standards and driver qualifications.
• Develop a classroom course following guidelines set by the Hawaii County License Examiner. Submit this course to the Examiner each year for recertification.
• Maintain supplies in buses and key closet to restock buses.
• Regularly clean and maintain materials for the fleet of HPA buses.

• Maintain Skills Course by placement of cones and painting lines.
• Takes CDL applicants to their Road Test with County Examiner.
• Organize and be able to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Able to communicate effectively through written and verbal means.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines.
• Proficient in MS Office programs including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as Apple Pages.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of HR and Director of Auxiliary Programs.

• Non‑exempt/Part‑time; $20‑$25 depending on experience.
• Outdoors and inside of School Bus.
• Equipment Use:
  School Bus, Audio‑Video equipment for training.
• Work Hours:
  
  Flexible between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…