Transportation - Driver Trainer

Position Type:
Transportation Dept - Busing/Transportation Trainer

Date Posted:
5/7/2024

Location:
Transportation

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
05/30/2024DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisors, provide and direct comprehensive safety and training programs for Bus Drivers, Transportation Paraprofessionals, and drivers of small vehicles.

SALARY: Classified Grade S, starting at $25.04 per hour, depending on recent relevant experience. 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. 191 day / 9 month work schedule paid over 12 months. Position is eligible for benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform duties as a bus driver as needed.
2. Coordinate, train, and monitor both CDL and non CLD Bus Drivers, bus routes, and student stops for efficiency and safety. Make recommendations for changes to the Transportation Supervisors, Coordinators, or Director.
3. Train new district employees to obtain a CDL to drive a school bus in accordance with the newly adopted federal/state ELDT training program and train in all areas to support their position in servicing special needs students.
4. Train district employees per the State of Colorado to obtain a Small Vehicle certificate to transport students for district events.
5. Assist with the development and instruction of the training and safety programs to include Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
6. Prepare Driver assessments in the area of driving skills and provide instruction regarding safe and efficient driving techniques and federal guidelines.
7. Maintain and update all records needed for Transportation Supervisors for department review for CDE and EDLT.
8. Assist and monitor school bus emergency evacuation drills and extended training as needed.
9. Provide ongoing coaching to support Board, federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures.
10. Attend all meetings and training sessions including all in-services and first aid, CPR classes that are required by the
    District and state. Check TMS weekly; turn in edit for missed punches/leave slips, notify TMS Manager/Director of shortage or overage on weekly hours in order to meet required hours for the week and ensure unapproved overtime is not accrued. Maintain CDL License which includes keeping DOT Physical current to ensure in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Must keep EDLT Certificate current every 3 years per Colorado Department of Education.
11. Represent district Transportation Department at events to promote bus safety and build relationships with students, parents and community.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be twenty-one years of age, and be able to obtain commercial license (CDL) "B" with P and S endorsement.
• High School diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses required to receive state certifications as a Driver Trainer for school bus drivers.
• 4+ years of experience in pupil transportation and school bus operations. Must have 3 complete years of Driver Trainer courses provided by CDE. Successful completion of ELDT course with State Certification and be able to maintain every 3 years as required by CDE.
• Hands on experience preferred.
• Knowledge of interpreting policies/procedures, working with students and adults and general office skills. Knowledge related to general office skills, including working knowledge of Google Docs, Slides and Spreadsheet. Have the ability make independent decisions and judgments and to resolve issues. Must have good customer service skills.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a post offer, pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to pass a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation background check.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

1. 4+ years of experience in pupil transportation and school bus operations.
2. Must have 3 complete years of Driver Trainer courses provided by CDE.
3. Hands on experience preferred.
4. Communication, interpersonal, training, passenger behavior management, and safe operation of school transportation vehicle skills.
5. Basic knowledge of mechanical operation of vehicles.
6. Knowledge of transportation and DOT laws, rules and regulations.
7. Ability to work with students and students with special needs.
8. Ability to assess skills and train students and adults.
9. Operating knowledge of wheelchair lifts, tie downs, and other adaptive equipment; microcomputers; audio/visual training equipment; various school transportation vehicles; and evaluation and testing equipment.
10. Knowledge of interpreting policies/procedures, working with students and adults and general office skills.
11. Have the ability to make independent decisions and judgments and resolve issues.
12. Must have good customer service skills.

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