Bus Driver Trainer

Overview

TITLE:

BUS DRIVER TRAINER; SALARY RANGE: 26;
Job Description and duties related to teaching classroom and behind-the-wheel training for school bus drivers. Under supervision to operate a school bus transporting pupils to and from school and school activities. REVISED DATE:
April 12, 2022.

• Teach state-required classroom course.
• Monitor and maintain driver records and make appropriate notifications.
• Teach behind-the-wheel training.
• Assist Transportation Supervisor with bus evacuation drills and bus loading and unloading difficulties.
• Perform behind-the-wheel checkout for school bus drivers.
• Operate a school passenger bus.
• Maintain discipline on bus.
• Submit daily and other report as required.
• Check and service water, oil and gasoline or diesel levels.
• Responsible for interior cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Keep vehicle maintenance department apprised of mechanical problems which might affect operation of bus.
• Responsible for updating route sheets for assigned routes.
• Perform bus evacuations.
• May originate and present programs as requested by Transportation Supervisor, for safety or inservice meetings.
• May assist with dispatch duties as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Required:
• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Five years or more as a California school bus driver.
• Knowledge of operation of a school bus;
  California Vehicle Code; regulations and laws pertaining to pupil transportation in California; first aid practices.
• Ability to act calmly and sensibly in stressful situations; react appropriately in emergencies; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain cooperative relations; use good judgement; teach effectively; operate all school bus-related equipment.
• Appropriate State licenses and certificates to operate all school buses without restrictions; DL-51 Medical Certificate; valid California certificate of completion for School Bus Driver Instructor course.

• Teach state-required classroom course.
• Monitor and maintain driver records and make appropriate notifications.
• Teach behind-the-wheel training.
• Assist Transportation Supervisor with bus evacuation drills and bus loading and unloading difficulties.
• Perform behind-the-wheel checkout for school bus drivers.
• Operate a school passenger bus.
• Maintain discipline on bus.
• Submit daily and other reports as required.
• Check and service water, oil and gasoline or diesel levels.
• Responsible for interior cleanliness of assigned bus.
• Keep vehicle maintenance department appraised of mechanical problems which might affect operation of bus.
• Responsible for updating route sheets for assigned routes.
• Perform bus evacuations.
• May originate and present programs as requested by Transportation Supervisor, for safety or inservice meetings.
• May assist with dispatch duties as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to ascend and descend steps.
• Ability to see and read, with or without vision aids.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will clearly understand normal conversation.
• Ability to bend and twist, kneel and stoop.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• In an emergency, must be able to perform evacuation of students from bus.
• Ability to reach in all directions.

NOTE:

This list of essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in accordance with the requirements of the job.

SUPERVISION:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation.

• All interested current employees may apply as an internal applicant.
• All interested outside applicants may apply as an external applicant and include the following:

Driver's License, DOT Medical Certificate, School Bus Certificate, Training Certificate, and T01 Card

Final date to receive applications:
Applications must be submitted on or before Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be…