Bus Driver Trainer

Overview

VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUS DRIVER TRAINER

The purpose of a Bus Driver Trainer is to provide support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for classroom instruction and behind the wheel training of bus drivers and bus driver applicants; 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. Persons in this classification are frequently required to perform the functions of a Bus Driver.

This job reports to the Transportation Operations Supervisor.

• Assists in planning bus routes and bus stops (e.g., rides with drivers observing the need for new bus stops or changes in routes; recommends bus routes and the assignment of drivers, etc.) for the purpose of effectively and efficiently maximizing the utilization of equipment and personnel.
• Assists with personnel administrative functions (e.g. interviewing, training, overseeing, providing performance feedback, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and ensuring program outcomes are achieved.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and/or in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Communicates with administrators and staff for the purpose of maintaining services and programs, coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts, and exchanging information.
• Conducts bus inspections with Bus Drivers for the purpose of reporting damage, vandalism, malfunctions, and/or defects.
• Conducts classroom school bus driver certificate renewal training programs for the purpose of presenting, reinforcing, and/or developing bus driver skills.
• Coordinates the annual inspection of fire extinguishers and assures the first aid kits are maintained with required units for the purpose of ensuring all emergency equipment is in place and operable.
• Develops and implements training programs for Bus Drivers and Transportation Assistants for the purpose of providing support with student behavior management issues and situations, and ensuring that safe driving practices are adhered to in accordance with Federal, State, and District transportation laws, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Drives buses of varying sizes and complexity over designated routes for the purpose of meeting the district’s transportation service needs.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. daily count, mileage records, student count, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail.
• Oversees bus driver licensing, training requirements, and certificate status (e.g. driver's licenses, physicals, drug screenings, CPR/First Aid, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a continuous liaison with highway patrol relative to bus driver license and renewal requirements.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of bus driver records (e.g. driver license and certificate expiration, medical expiration, training hours required, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring drivers meet requirements for renewal of bus driver certificate, and for meeting requirements of the District and State Transportation policies, rules and regulations.
• Other Functions – Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, 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;
• applying job-related codes, regulations, and laws;
• interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;
• operating light and heavy duty vehicles;
• operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications;
• preparing and maintaining accurate…