School Bus Driver Trainer

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER - PART TIME

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

• Proof of US citizenship.

• Possess valid CDL license with proper endorsements for driving a school bus.

• Proven safe driving records and practices.

• Minimum of three years' experience as school bus driver.

REPORTS TO:

Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL:

To provide in person training and support to district employees attempting to acquire a commercial driving license (CDL).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.

• Plan for and train new bus drivers in all aspects of safe driving, including maintenance pre-checks, vehicle operations of all types of vehicles, and safety requirements specific to bus drivers with State Mandated Requirements in order to prepare the individuals for the CDL road test.

• Provide assistance to new applicants in obtaining CDL, medical certificates, etc.

• Monitor driver trainees and assist in scheduling their road test.

• Evaluate driving skills and track new driver proficiency.

• Counsel and assist new bus drivers.

• Provide technical information and observations regarding the training performance of new drivers

• Interpret, apply and explain State and District rules and procedures.

• Prepare training records with schedules for new drivers; i.e., classroom, behind the wheel training, daily walk around procedures.

• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing new drivers with written support and conveying vital information to them.

ABILITY:

• Operate a school bus exercising good judgement and extreme caution.

• Organize and execute a new Driving Training Program to produce effective and safe drivers.

• Prepare new bus training curricula.

• Operate a two-way radio to communicate instructions to new bus drivers for routine and emergency problems

• Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures.

• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.

• Make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations.

• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Driver trainer must be off contracted time in order to be considered for the position.

• Driver trainer will submit a time sheet for each training session.

COMPENSATION:

$25.00/hr.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Provide a minimum of 20 hours in person training to new bus drivers on a schedule determined by the Transportation Supervisor and to provide on-going support and on the road training and evaluation as requested by the Transportation Supervisor.