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School Bus Driver/Driver Instructor

Mount Diablo Unified School District
Concord, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Primary Function

Plans, coordinates, and conducts training programs for new bus drivers. Develops and conducts in-service training programs and evaluates the driving performance of bus drivers.

Directly Responsible To

Transportation Services Coordinator

Work Length : 5 hrs / day

Supervision

Supervises and evaluates assigned classified staff.

Major Responsibilities

  • Develops a driver training program for school bus drivers.
  • Obtains necessary training materials and supplies, makes arrangements for classroom facilities, sets up the training schedule and contacts participants.
  • Conducts the driver training program as well as individual driving sessions with new trainees.
  • Reviews the progress of the trainees and determines whether a trainee should be dropped from the programs in conjunction with the coordinator.
  • Conducts in-service training programs and periodically observes drivers to evaluate their driving performance and route analysis.
  • Reviews any pertinent new laws and revises the training program accordingly.
  • Plans and develops special programs on school bus safety and works with school administrative personnel to arrange these presentations; trains driver personnel to present programs.
  • Screens and evaluates new applicants.
  • Arranges for school bus driver examinations with California State Highway Patrol officials.
  • Investigates accidents and prepares reports.
  • Evaluates the driving performance of personnel who will be driving vehicles in other departments.
  • Participates in training programs related to driver training.
  • Maintains a variety of records for the district and the state.
  • Prepares reports as required.
  • Operates a school bus over a designated route as needed.
  • Attends job related meetings and activities specified by the, Transportation Services Coordinator.
  • Performs additional duties assigned by the, Transportation Services Coordinator, as an adjunct to regular stated duties.
  • Performs those duties and responsibilities, including supervisory and advisory duties, as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills :

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving.
  • Knowledge of the provisions of the California Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code applicable to the operation of vehicles transporting school students.
  • Knowledge of the local geography and road systems.
  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of developing effective training programs.
  • Knowledge of basic first aid principles and practices.
  • Skill in planning and coordinating bus driver trainer programs.
  • Skill in instructing and training employees in the safe and efficient operation of buses and other District vehicles as needed.
  • Displays excellent communication skills.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with employees, school officials and students.
  • Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
  • Skill in administering basic first-aid.
  • Education, Training, and Experience :

  • Satisfactory completion of the course of study offered for School Bus Driver Trainers by the California Department of Education.
  • Licenses :

  • Possession of a valid California Class B / P Driver's License and a School Bus Driver's Certificate issued by the California Highway Patrol / Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • Working Conditions

  • Office environment, driving a vehicle to conduct work.
  • With or without accommodation, the ability to see and hear to conduct work, and speaking to exchange information. Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, or bending at waist to retrieve and store files. Reading, writing, and operating computer keyboard.
  • MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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    261 days Board Approved 6 / 5 / 07

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