Bus Driver Trainer

Job Description: Transportation Lead Bus Driver Trainer

Job Title:

Driver Trainer

Duty Days:

226

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Pay Grade:

BD

Dept/School:

Transportation

Pay Schedule:

Auxiliary

Wage/Hour:

Non-Exempt

Date Revised:

9/2020

Primary Purpose

Implement and oversee the student safety program for Waxahachie ISD Transportation

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Valid Texas commercial driver's license (Class B) with passenger and school bus endorsements
• TAPT Official Certification (preferred)
• TEEX Train the trainer school bus driver instructor certified or within 90 days of hire

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Effective telephone and communication skills
• Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
• Ability to pass alcohol, drug test, and DOT physical
• Proficient map reading skills
• Knowledge in the use of Excel, Word and internet
• Knowledge of student discipline procedure
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience

• Experience as certified school bus driver a plus
• If no experience, must be able to obtain a CDL

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and schedules assignments of bus drivers, bus routes, vehicles, and substitutes for am, midday and pm shifts
• Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio
• Notify drivers, parents, and school personnel of any changes in a student's bus service; (i.e. an address change, change in pick-up and drop-off location, change in time or bus change)
• Maintain good public relations with students, parents and school personnel
• Interact with special program administrators and school officials concerning transportation of special education students
• Process student behavioral/safety referrals the day referral is generated
• Investigate reports of student safety incidents through conference with students, parents, drivers and campus administrators as necessary
• Assess reported student safety incidents and take necessary corrective action to include appropriate student discipline, for driver/monitor counseling refer to all to supervisor of drivers/monitors
• Coordinate school bus driver/monitor safety/evacuation training
• Support the District and Transportation Department through strong work ethic and punctual attendance
• All other duties as assigned

Records Maintenance

• Maintain mileage records on all bus routes and travel
• Maintain log book and record student head count to facilitate writing copying and distribution of change notices to transportation personnel, parents and schools
• Keep a log book and record all special education two-way radio transmissions
• Maintain records on all drivers including extracurricular drivers pertaining to physical, driver certification and license check
• Maintain logs on communication with pertinent personnel regarding confirmations, cancellations, and changes

Vehicle Operation

• Serve as substitute bus driver

Student Management

• Supervisor students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
• Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations

Safety

• Fire extinguisher usage training
• CPR certified
• Heimlich maneuver training

Professional Conduct

• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

• Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
• Work irregular hours as needed
• Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Equipment Used

• Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; safety equipment including but not limited to flares; reflective signs; fire extinguisher.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking, climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching

Lifting: Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment: Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

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