Bus Driver Trainer

Job Title: Lead Bus Driver Trainer

Location: Transportation Services

Pay Grade: Transportation Salary Grade U170

Work Calendar: All 12 month Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Driver Training and Safety and in compliance with the guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Education, this position is responsible for assisting in the administration of the Division's school bus training and safety program by assisting in the recruitment, screening, and training all new all bus drivers and attendants and the retraining of experienced bus drivers and attendants.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training and retraining of new and experienced bus drivers and attendants.

• Trains or retrains new and experienced school bus drivers and provides detailed information to department leadership, including recommendations regarding hiring.
• Ensure that each training candidate fulfills the minimum training requirements as required by federal, state, and local policy, regulation and/or law.
• Conducts driving skills performance evaluations on new and experienced drivers and attendants as needed.
• Conducts safety refreshers and clinics to assist drivers and attendants who have been identified as needing support in correcting a deficiency in their driving or other work related activity.
• Submit accident and employee training/certification data electronically as required to the appropriate federal, state and local government agencies.
• Adhere to guidelines of confidentiality as outlined in Federal and State laws and School Board Policies and Regulations.

Assist in the administration of the candidate selection, training, and safety program.

• Assists in the interview of candidates for school bus driver and attendant positions.
• Assists in the planning, scheduling and conducting of classroom, behind the wheel training, and in-service/professional development sessions for all school bus drivers and attendants.
• Assist in the maintenance of files and records related to accidents, training, defensive driving, and safety courses.
• Assists in the administration of the CDL "Third Party Tester Agreement" as required by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Assists in the administration of the Division's drug and alcohol testing programs defined by federal regulation.
• Provides safety recommendations for routing of buses and placement of bus stops.
• Assist in responding to and investigating school bus accidents.
• May be required to serve as a substitute school bus driver due to absence or in emergency situations.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Five years of bus driving experience. Three years of bus driving experience with Stafford County Public Schools preferred.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver's License with a school bus certification valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
• Possession of Virginia Department of Education School Bus Driver Instructor certification and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Third Party Commercial Driver License Examiner certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Laws and regulations governing Pupil Transportation from the Virginia Department of Education and Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Regulation and law regarding the administration of alcohol and drug testing programs.
  • Applicable policy regulation and law regarding the training and certification of school bus drivers and attendants in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Skills
  • Computer systems, software, and operations for transportation management such as Versatrans/Traversa
  • Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Abilities
  • Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills
  • Record and maintain accurate training information
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, with low/moderate noise, temperatures that are primarily controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light/moderate work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objections by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

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