Driver Training & Safety Specialist – Bus Operations - 60025490 REPOST

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver driver training and instruction
  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate classroom and behind-the-wheel training programs
  • Administer examinations
  • Maintain training records
  • Provide driver qualification recommendations
• Conduct CDL training and testing
  • Deliver CDL training for Passenger and School Bus endorsements
  • Conduct SCDMV-certified third-party CDL testing in accordance with applicable requirements
• Oversee trainer qualification and curriculum consistency
  • Qualify, observe, evaluate, and requalify district driver trainers
  • Support curriculum development and ensure statewide consistency in training standards
• Provide safety oversight and compliance support
  • Conduct road checks, observations, inspections, and complaint investigations
  • Provide technical guidance and corrective recommendations to districts
• Support outreach and statewide safety initiatives
  • Conduct safety meetings, workshops, and statewide training events
  • Provide technical assistance to district transportation staff and drivers
• Maintain program documentation and reporting
  • Maintain accurate electronic training, testing, and certification records
  • Prepare reports supporting departmental and regulatory requirements

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience
• Experience operating a school bus or commercial motor vehicle
• Ability to obtain and maintain a South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with required endorsements
• Ability to meet and maintain instructor certification requirements
• Ability to pass required background checks, medical clearances, and drug screenings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering adult instruction or training programs
• Knowledge of school bus safety regulations, driver qualification standards, and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting evaluations, observations, or compliance reviews

Additional Comments

• Working Conditions: Frequent statewide travel, indoor and outdoor environments, varying weather conditions, and traffic exposure. Requires operating school buses, demonstrating procedures, prolonged sitting or standing, and outdoor activity.
• Career Growth: Supports growth through continued education, certification opportunities, and leadership development.
• Benefits: Comprehensive state compensation package including health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, vacation/sick leave, holidays, retirement plans, deferred compensation, and professional development opportunities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.