Lead Transportation Training Specialist

Department: Transportation

Accountable To: Director of Transportation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Creation/Revision Date: March 15, 2024

Summary: Under general supervision, incumbent(s) conducts training of bus drivers and bus assistants such as new hire orientation, commercial driver’s license preparation, follow-up and post-accident training, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), AED, and first aid preparation. Incumbent(s) performs pre-trip bus inspections, performs driving evaluations, and conducts bus evacuation exercises. Incumbent(s) provides transportation for students to and from school.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts training of new bus drivers for preparation to obtain a commercial driver’s license and to ensure compliance with District procedures and federal and state laws. Conducts follow-up training and post-accident training to current bus drivers and bus assistants. Completes training rubric and notifies Director of Transportation of training results.
• Provides transportation for students to and from school including driving through neighborhoods, congested traffic and on major streets while practicing defensive driving methods. Assess emergency breakdowns by determining problem and when to call office for assistance. Maintains order on the bus according to state law and District policy by monitoring student behavior in mirror and using public announcement system.
• Assists with the implementation of training programs for bus assistants and bus drivers consistent with Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Arizona requirements.
• Conducts bus evacuation exercises as required by Federal Regulations and Department of Public Safety (DPS). Assists with the development and implementation of student school bus safety programs.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training for bus drivers and bus assistants to obtain required certification. Acts as a third-party tester by giving road tests, and determining whether bus driver qualifies for a commercial driver’s license.
• Performs pre-trip bus inspections by examining bus seats, floors, windows, windshields, lights and lenses, turn signals, horns, bus emblems, seatbelts, tire condition, fuel and oil capacity, brake effectiveness, and other minor bus repairs. Performs driving evaluations for bus drivers to ensure compliance with applicable procedures and laws. Documents results of bus inspections and driving evaluations and provides results to Director of Transportation.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and training seminars in order to stay updated on current laws and regulations, methods, and techniques in regards to school district transportation. Maintains valid commercial driver’s license and first aid and CPR certification.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired;
• Three years of school bus driving experience;
• Possession of Arizona Class B Commercial Driver’s License with “P” and “S” endorsement for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record with no violations
• Commercial Driver’s License Third Party Examiner Certification (required to obtain within 180 days of hire).
• Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid Trainer (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Classroom Instructor Certification (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Behind the Wheel Instructor Certification (required to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Department of Public Safety Physical Performance Instructor Certification (required to obtain with 90 days of hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

It is preferred that applicant possesses the following preferred qualifications; however, the following qualifications are not required to be eligible for this position.

• A minimum of three (3) years of previous experience training adult learners
• Proficiency in English and Spanish language

Knowledge and Skills Required:

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