What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator position at Hawaii Preparatory Academy?
ABOUT THE POSITION :
Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy (HPA) is seeking a Part-Time CDL Trainer and Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for training faculty, administrators, and staff to operate CDL and non-CDL school buses in compliance with HPA policies and state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will facilitate hands-on and classroom driver training, assess driver proficiency, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. Additionally, this role involves maintaining driver records, coordinating CDL certifications, and supporting the school's transportation program.
We're looking for someone with at least two years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle or school bus, a passion for teaching and mentoring, and strong organizational skills. A CDL Class C license with School Bus and Passenger endorsements is required. If you're interested in a flexible, part-time opportunity to contribute to our school community, we'd love to hear from you!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
CDL Trainer
- Facilitate driver face-to-face training in the classroom, one-on-one, and hands on settings.
- Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats including role-play, simulationals, team exercises, group discussions, videos, exams, etc.
- Trains employees in Skills Course (Cones) according to the Cone Course practice sheet.
- Facilitate Behind the Wheel (BTW) range and public road training, including skills practice, to ensure employees meet driver proficiency in compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Complete driver training assessments, for both in-class and Behind the Wheel training, to determine employees meet driver proficiency.
- Trains employees on fueling procedures, Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and School Bus Emergency Evacuation Simulation (SBEES).
- Document driver assessments using identified training assessment tools.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, class completion, assessments, and mentoring sessions in the appropriate systems.
- Maintain driver training certifications and submit required data and reports to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry (TPR).
- Maintain necessary driver training documentation and submit to TPRfor proper record retention as required.
- Perform safety related functions including, but not limited to, accident reviews and skill and behavior assessment.
- Coach drivers on industry regulations, including but not limited to, federal and state commercial motor vehicle operations and safety procedures, DOT regulations, FMCSA regulations, other related federal and state safety standards, and rules.
CDL Coordinator
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ABOUT US :
The mission of Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (HPA) is to provide exceptional learning opportunities in a diverse community honoring the traditions of Hawai'i . Our work is grounded in HPA's Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Pursuit of Excellence, and Wonder.
Located on Hawaii Island, one of the most beautiful places on the planet , HPA is a co-educational, college-preparatory, day and boarding school that serves kindergarten through 12th grade. Our students live and study within rare landscapes, precious ecosystems, and a mix of world cultures. We embrace these attributes to create unique signature programs , research partnerships, and growth opportunities to empower students with a sense of purpose and the real-world skills to explore and reinvent that purpose over a lifetime. HPA's goal is to be among the greenest of schools and to undertake a leadership role in sustainability education, where our campus serves as a living laboratory that sends engaged citizens and agents of change into the world.
We seek individuals who believe in our school mission and core values and who share our commitment to the children of Hawai'i Island as well as the dynamic young people who come to HPA from around the world.
HPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law status, arrest and court record, credit history, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence, among other things, as provided for by State and Federal law.
STATUS : Non-e xempt, Part-time
UPDATED : SY25-26
