What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver/Trainer position at Payson Unified District?
TITLE: DRIVER / TRAINER
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License – Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus endorsements.
- Must possess the following valid Student Transportation certificates:
- Behind The Wheel (BTW) Instructor
- Classroom (CR) Instructor
- Physical Performance Test (PPT) Instructor
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.
- Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must possess valid certifications for CPR and First Aid or be able to obtain within forty five (45) days of employment
- Three (3) years of documented safe driving experience is preferred.
- Health and age requirements as may be required by rule, regulation, law or the Governing Board.
- Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
JOB GOAL:
The Driver / Trainer holds monthly safety meetings and coordinates the training, testing and certifying of bus and other District vehicle drivers and bus attendants.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.
- Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
- Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public.
- Responds to all internal and external customers, as it relates to the position, in a prompt, efficient, friendly and patient manner.
- Responsible, reliable and punctual.
- Exercises positive problem solving behavior and conflict resolution skills.
- Adheres to the dress code appropriate to the site and job.
- Shares sensitive student and staff information on a need to know basis.
- Coordinates, organizes, and assures compliance for the Arizona Bus Driver Certification Program.
- Provides any training that would be needed as a result of bi-yearly driver evaluations and provides updates to the Director of Transportation.
- Coordinates, prepares, and delivers ongoing training programs for all Transportation department staff.
- Examines and recommends District transportation training policy and procedure updates.
- Coordinates the defensive driving review program for drivers and when needed, remedial training of bus drivers and bus attendants.
- Drives bus routes as directed by the Director of Transportation.
- Makes the well being of students the fundamental value in all decision making.
- Performs all duties in a safe and prudent manner.
- Follows District policies.
- Coordinates and facilitates the Transportation Safety Committee.
- Participates in and /or leads in-service programs.
- Participates in continuing professional growth programs.
- Performs other duties relating to general job function as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of:
- District policies, operations and organization.
- Interpersonal skills including tact, courtesy, and diplomacy.
- Communication (telephone, email, etc.) etiquette.
- Modern office equipment including personal computers and related software.
- Office environment procedures and practices.
- English language, spelling and grammar.
- Safe operation of school buses
- Applicable laws and regulations governing the operation of school buses.
- Principles and practices of safe driving.
- Vehicle check-out procedures.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Record-keeping techniques.
Skill and Ability to:
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Establish work priorities to meet schedules and timelines.
- Maintain files, records and reports.
- Operate modern office equipment including personal computers and related software and phone systems at the highest level.
- Create, analyze, and maintain complex spreadsheets.
- Maintain a calendar of appointments.
- Interpret procedures and policies for transportation in the District.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Requires the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend. Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
- Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
- May be required to work around foul odors, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, electrical current.
- Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation
EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Director of Transportation in accordance with the provisions of Governing Board policy for evaluation of classified personnel.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months
SALARY: Salary for the position is set according to the Classified Salary Schedule determined by the Governing Board.
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FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
