Transportation​/CDL Driver Trainer

Transportation/ CDL Driver Trainer

Waxahachie ISD Transportation – Waxahachie, Texas

Job : 4767827

Final date to receive applications: Oct 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Transportation Driver Trainer

Duty Days: 226

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Pay Grade: Bus Driver + (.50)

Dept/School: Transportation

Pay

Schedule:

Auxiliary

Wage/Hour: Non-Exempt

Date Revised: 9/2020

Implement and oversee the student safety program for Waxahachie ISD Transportation

• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class
  
  B) with passenger and school bus endorsements
• TAPT Official Certification (preferred)
• TEEX Train the trainer school bus driver instructor certified or within 90 days of hire

• Effective telephone and communication skills
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
• Ability to pass alcohol, drug test, and DOT physical
• Proficient map reading skills
• Knowledge in the use of Excel, Word and internet
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

• Experience as certified school bus driver a plus
• If no experience, must be able to obtain a CDL

• Coordinate and schedule assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for am, midday and pm shifts
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio
• Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student’s bus service; (i.e. an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change)
• Maintain good public relations with students, parents and school personnel
• Interact with special program administrators and school officials concerning transportation of special education students
• Process student behavioral/safety referrals the day referral is generated
• Investigate reports of student safety incidents through conference with students, parents, drivers and campus administrators as necessary
• Assess reported student safety incidents and take necessary corrective action to include appropriate student discipline, for driver/monitor counseling refer to all to supervisor of drivers/monitors
• Coordinate school bus driver/monitor safety/evacuation training
• Support the District and Transportation Department through strong work ethic and punctual attendance
• All other duties as assigned

• Maintain mileage records on all bus routes and travel
• Maintain log book and record student head count to facilitate writing copying and distribution of change notices to transportation personnel, parents and schools
• Keep a log book and record all special education two-way radio transmissions
• Maintain records on all drivers including extracurricular drivers pertaining to physical, driver certification and license check
• Maintain logs on communication with pertinent personnel regarding confirmations, cancellations, and changes

• Serve as substitute bus driver

• Supervisor students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations

• Fire extinguisher usage training
• CPR certified
• Heimlich maneuver training

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
• Work irregular hours as needed
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

• None

• Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs,…