Lead Trainer- Transportation

Job Title: Lead Trainer
- Transportation

Reports to: Director of Transportation

Dept/Campus: Transportation

Pay Grade: Auxiliary - PG 5

Wage Status: Non-Exempt

Days: 240

Ensure safe and orderly training of transportation personnel.

• Minimum of High School Diploma required
• Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate or a valid enrollment Certificate
• Valid Texas commercial driver’s license (Class B, with PS endorsements) with at least 2 years of experience with CDL
• At least 3 years school transportation experience

• Must pass DOT physicals and alcohol/drug tests
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with DPS standards
• Acceptable criminal history record
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively
• Knowledge of student discipline procedures and ability to manage student behavior
• Ability to safely operate a school bus
• Working knowledge of office equipment, such as copiers, scanners, fax, and computers
• Knowledge of multi-line phone system
• Proficient map reading skills
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

• Assume bus driver duties as needed.
• Participate in the employee training activities of the Transportation department to ensure that employees are optimally trained to operate a district school bus and adequately serve the transportation needs of the students
• Maintain an orderly work environment
• Conduct accident retraining when needed
• Maintains the transportation training program that in compliance with DOT, DPS, TEA and FMCSA regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ensures all employees are trained on all aspects of the program
• Makes presentations during driver in-service training and small group meetings and assists in department-wide staff development programs as needed
• Assist in school bus emergency evacuation training
• Serves as focal point to in-process new employees for the department
• Cooperates with other management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures
• Serve as a substitute bus driver or monitor as needed, performs duties, and functions of these positions and maintains all licenses and certifications required to perform these duties
• Attends conferences and meetings (both in and outside the district) to enhance professional development and growth
• Perform behind-the-wheel evaluations of all drivers and random field observations, as necessary
• Perform post-accident training

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors, and assists fellow workers willingly

None

Communication equipment, computers, school bus, safety equipment (flares, reflective signs), fire extinguisher.

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

• Work outside and inside, moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and vehicle fumes
• Ability to lift or drag 25-40 pounds in an emergency
• Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate.
  
  The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this…