School Bus Driver - Trainer

Mehlville R-9 School District Transportation
- Mehlville, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job : 5945202

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

School Bus Driver – Trainer

12 Month Position / 8 Hours Per Day

Position Summary: Transports students to and from school daily. Ensures that school bus drivers and monitors are properly trained and the bus routes are staffed appropriately.

Qualifications
:
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires 2 to 5 years of job-related prior experience.
• Current CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsement.
• First Aid and CPR training required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Other duties may be assigned

• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manage student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Conduct and logs pre-trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles and sleeping children.
• Maintain and track route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Perform CPR and First Aid on the bus as needed.
• Report mechanical problems to District mechanics.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.
• Conduct monthly safety drills with students.
• Interpret routes and maps and anticipates and analyzes road conditions and hazards.
• Investigate parent concerns and bus stop questions.
• Provide training for new school bus drivers/ monitors on vehicle and safety operations.
• Provide follow-up training for drivers/monitors after an incident.
  
  Develop and document training programs and related materials for bus drivers/monitors.
• Conduct safety meetings and group training refreshers throughout the year and at the back-to-school orientation
• Supply schools with video from buses. Repair/monitor camera systems.
• Aid in the District’s School Bus Safety Program.
• Answer telephone, document messages and/or route calls when needed.
• Distribute correspondence including forms and memos to appropriate mailboxes and parties of concern.
• Conduct driver/monitor ride along and provide ongoing feedback for probationary and yearly evaluations.
• Provide back-up to Dispatcher as needed

COMPENSATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED
,  Classified Salary Schedule

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

Mehlville School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Participant

We appreciate your interest in Mehlville School District!

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Transportation

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dan Gilman , Director of Transportation
• Transportation
• Email:
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