School Bus Driver​/Trainer

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Drivergent, Inc.
  
  - Sterling Heights, MI 48312
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 Hourly
• Job Category:
  Training

Drivergent Transportation is searching for an experienced, safety‑focused School Bus Driver Trainer to join our Training Department. This role calls for a highly skilled and respected driver who takes pride in developing others. The chosen candidate will demonstrate leadership, flexibility, and a strong commitment to building the next generation of safe school bus drivers.

• Deliver classroom, skills, and on‑the‑road training for new school bus drivers.
• Ensure the safe and reliable transportation of students, including all duties related to operating a school bus per client district policies and state/federal laws.
• Provide refresher, remedial, and upgrade training to existing drivers as required.
• Support the driver candidate pipeline through onboarding and training activities.
• Contribute to a positive, professional, and engaging candidate/driver experience.
• Coach and mentor drivers with a focus on safe driving practices, regulatory compliance, and confidence‑building.
• Take pride in developing driver skills and fostering long‑term success.
• Evaluate driver performance to ensure required skill levels and certifications are achieved and maintained.
• Maintain accurate training records in accordance with state regulations, Drivergent policies, and contract requirements.
• Identify performance gaps and collaborate with local leadership to develop targeted training plans.
• Support Operations and overall safety initiatives that will help successfully develop drivers.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform other safety‑ and training‑related duties as assigned.

• Clean driving record with no preventable collisions or moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Effective communication, mentoring, and coaching abilities.
• Professional, dependable, and respected by peers.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence.
• Flexibility to support urgent or time‑sensitive training requirements.
• Must have and maintain a valid DOT medical card.
• Available to work Monday to Friday, occasional weekends, and summer months.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Minimum 2 years of school bus or commercial driving experience preferred.
• Previous training, mentoring, or leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• RESA/Michigan Education Card.
• Valid CDL B or
  
  A.
• Valid P (Passenger), S (School Bus) and Air Brake endorsements.

• $24.00 – $29.00 depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Aflac supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with company match.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to serve as a valued and respected leader.
• Meaningful impact on driver development and community safety.
• Supportive, team‑focused work environment.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.