Transportation Trainer/Assistant

id='p14758_'>Transportation Trainer/Assistant JobID: 14758

Position Type:

Transportation/Transportation Trainer/Assistant

Date Posted:

6/19/2026

Location:

Transportation Office

Closing Date:

06/29/2026

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Job Description: Transportation Trainer Assistant

Position Overview

• Location: Transportation
• Compensation: Grade 9 of the ESP Salary Scale ($22.88 - $41.38)
• Schedule: 8 Hours/Day
• Work Year: 12-Month
• Reports To: Director of Transportation
• Benefits: Employee Benefits Summary
• Role Overview: This position is responsible for assisting with planning, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive training programs for bus driver and attendant trainees in both classroom and behind-the-wheel settings. The Transportation Trainer Assistant helps ensure transportation personnel receive high-quality instruction that meets regulatory requirements, promotes safety, and supports operational excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Experience: Three (3) years of satisfactory experience as a school bus driver.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee records and personnel matters.

• Successful completion of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Driver Instructor Workshop for classroom and behind-the-wheel training or ability to obtain within one (1) year in this position.

• Meet and maintain all Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and MSDE requirements for school bus drivers.

• Meets and maintains an acceptable school bus driving record to include, but not limited to, preventable and/or appreciable accidents.

• Hold and maintain a valid Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the appropriate school bus endorsements and no court ordered restrictions.

• Meets and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local school bus driver requirements.

• Demonstrated knowledge of school bus operations and mechanical functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the operation of school buses.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and database management programs.

• Ability to adjust work hours on an irregular basis based on operational need.

• Hold and maintain a valid annual Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.

• Attendance: Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

• Accommodations: Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of satisfactory experience as a school bus driver.
• Associate Degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Professional certifications.
• Experience in providing training for school bus drivers and attendants.
• Knowledge of Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) Transportation policies and procedures
• Knowledge and experience utilizing best practices in effectively instructing adults in small and large group settings. Knowledge and experience utilizing best practices for student management.

Role Responsibilities:

• Administers the school vehicle driver training and certification program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local transportation safety regulations.
• Assist supervisory staff in developing, revising, and implementing training curriculum and instructional materials.
• Instruct and demonstrate professional defensive driving techniques, student management strategies, and the operation of specialized transportation equipment.
• Oversee and implement all aspects of the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) self-testing program.
• Assist with development and delivery of the district's annual in-service training.
• Coordinate and maintain trainee CDL licensing requirements, including physical examinations, drug and alcohol testing, and MVA records.
• Assist with updates to bus driver and bus attendant manuals and maintain training materials and inventory for pre-service employees.
• Assist with bi-annual behind-the-wheel evaluations in accordance with COMAR regulations.
• Serve as a substitute bus driver, crossing guard, or bus attendant, as needed.
• Conduct on-site evaluations and provide recommendations for safe school bus stop locations.
• Serve as a member of the School Bus Accident Review Committee.
• Assist supervisory staff in evaluating road conditions during inclement weather.
• Serve as a backup dispatcher.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to training, certification, evaluations, and compliance requirements.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Environmental Factors & Physical/Mental Requirements: (customize depending on position)

ReasonReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions listed below.

• Mobility: Ability to sufficiently and efficiently move with extended periods of sitting and driving.
• Communication: Must have the use of sensory skills (seeing, reading, talking, and hearing) to effectively communicate and interact with others.
• Stress Management: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Physical Demands: Ability to move, raise, lower, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis and over 60 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, walk, and climb.
• Working Conditions: Will be subjected to loud noises, community traffic conditions, hot and cold outdoor temperatures, and weather-related conditions.