School Bus Driver Evaluator

Overview Job Title: School Bus Driver Evaluator (261333). Reports to General Manager or Regional Training Manager. Location: TBD. Job Type: Part-Time; Non-Exempt; Internal Position Only. Responsibilities Drive and operate a school bus or other location-specific vehicle to provide home-to-school services, field trips, or charter trips on fixed or changing routes. Participate in onsite recruiting or job fairs, including assisting in the hiring cycle (application intake, screening, scheduling and conducting interviews, administering physical performance testing, onboarding). Conduct and document required evaluations of new and existing drivers, classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Maintain driver files following company standards and best practices. Support company safety culture through participation in monthly safety meetings. Participate in administration of customer safety awareness programs and company-sponsored safety programs. Assess employees\' driving abilities and provide constructive feedback. May conduct retraining for drivers when initiated by the Customer Service Center. Maintain and conduct driver evaluations following company standards. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal driving regulations; stay updated on changes in driving laws and best practices in driving education. Exhibit ethical best practices and integrity; report suspicious or inappropriate behavior to supervisor or manager. Other duties as assigned. Compensation $32.05/hr Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or as required by state law. High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in teaching or transportation is a plus. Minimum of 2 years as a Commercial Driver License holder. Must possess all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to operate company vehicles. Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; safety-sensitive employee subject to random testing. No moving violations or chargeable accidents on MVR within a 3-year history. Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements. Must meet company driver training standards, evaluator standards, and coaching standards. Strong knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; well-developed written and verbal communication; basic math skills. Patience and ability to work with employees of varying skill levels. Ability to maintain detailed records and manage time effectively. Thorough knowledge of company regulations and state and federal laws relating to student transportation. Current DOT medical certification; First Aid certificate if required by state; school bus driver’s certificate for applicable state; CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements. Computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and other business applications. Ability to coach and mentor employees; foster an environment that values input and feedback. Multi-tasking and time-management skills for internal customer care. 2-3 years of accident-free driving experience with Summit; no confirmed customer complaints; no disciplinary actions; no attendance policy violations. Benefits and Equal Opportunity Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to protecting children and passengers. We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Employees may enroll in a retirement savings plan. Summit School Services is an equal employment opportunity employer. Pay rate range varies by site and terms. Locations Primary Location: Steilacoom, WA; Work Locations: Steilacoom, WA (Main Bldg) 9217 Lakeview Ave SW C/O Durham 2046 Lakewood 98499 #J-18808-Ljbffr National Express