SCHOOL BUS DRIVER TRAINER - PART TIME

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• Possess valid CDL license with proper endorsements for driving a school bus.
• Proven safe driving records and practices.
• Minimum of three years' experience as school bus driver.

REPORTS TO

Transportation Supervisor

JOB GOAL

To provide in person training and support to district employees attempting to acquire a commercial driving license (CDL).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.
• Plan for and train new bus drivers in all aspects of safe driving, including maintenance pre-checks, vehicle operations of all types of vehicles, and safety requirements specific to bus drivers with State Mandated Requirements in order to prepare the individuals for the CDL road test.
• Provide assistance to new applicants in obtaining CDL, medical certificates, etc.
• Monitor driver trainees and assist in scheduling their road test.
• Evaluate driving skills and track new driver proficiency.
• Counsel and assist new bus drivers.
• Provide technical information and observations regarding the training performance of new drivers
• Interpret, apply and explain State and District rules and procedures.
• Prepare training records with schedules for new drivers; i.e., classroom, behind the wheel training, daily walk around procedures.
• Prepare documentation for the purpose of providing new drivers with written support and conveying vital information to them.

ABILITY

• Operate a school bus exercising good judgement and extreme caution.
• Prepare new bus training curricula.
• Operate a two-way radio to communicate instructions to new bus drivers for routine and emergency problems
• Interpret, apply and explain policies and procedures.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Make common sense decisions in potentially critical situations.
• Communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Driver trainer must be off contracted time in order to be considered for the position.
• Driver trainer will submit a time sheet for each training session.

COMPENSATION

$25.00 / hr.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Provide a minimum of 20 hours in person training to new bus drivers on a schedule determined by the Transportation Supervisor and to provide on-going support and on the road training and evaluation as requested by the Transportation Supervisor.

Last updated : 2024-06-22