Bus Driver Trainer

The job of Bus Driver Training is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routesand/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; providing classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of applicants and bus drivers; addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures; identifying training requirements; and maintaining required documentation for audit in compliance with state certification and district/state/federal requirements;

and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Supervisor of Transportation

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Attends safety meetings, trainings, etc. relating to State and district requirements for the purpose of presenting and/or acquiring information.
• Conducts bus driver training for district drivers, substitutes, and other assigned employees for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing and/or developing bus driver skills.
• Creates program materials (e.g. procedures, handouts, training materials, resource information, etc.) forthe purpose of ensuring adequate training resources for facilities personnel.
• Informs other school personnel, parents, etc. of events and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops,established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of advising them of issues that may require action.
• Performs the functions of a School Bus Driver for the purpose of meeting the District's transportation needs.
• Prepares documents and reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, inspections records,passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Presents procedural and behavioral training guidelines to staff within the district for the purpose of promoting safety and outlining district policies.
• Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) forthe purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Supervises students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating all School Bus in fleet, Snow Chains, Controls of School Bus, Door Controls, Gauges, Fuel Pump, Two-Way Radio, etc.; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios;understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and analyze situations to define issuesand draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions ofthe job include:
Wyoming rules and laws of the road; handle student discipline by approved department procedures;troubleshooting mechanical problems with bus, etc. concepts of grammar and punctuation; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment.

Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with awide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment.

Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based
competencies required…