Bus Driver Trainee
Bus Driver Trainee
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Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid Arizona State Drivers License. The job of School Bus Operator in Training is done for the purpose/s of training for transporting of students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; learning to ensure vehicle is in safe operating condition; and learning to ensure safety of students during transport loading and unloading from buses / vehicles.
REPORTS TO:
Transportation Director
JOB GOAL:
Once trained applies to receive CDL Arizona Class B or above with P and S endorsement State CDL Class B or above preferred; Obtain AZCDL Class B or above with P & S endorsements; Obtain AZ Bus Drivers Certification within allotted time; Allotted time preferred would be 6090 days from date of hire. Drives bus to transport students over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule by performing the following duties.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acquire skills to assess incidents complaints accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
- Develop communications skills to communicate with parents students teachers administrators other drivers dispatchers etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
- Acquire skills to drive district buses / vehicles for the purpose of transporting regular education and/or special education students over scheduled routes and to/from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.
- Learn how to maintain assigned vehicles; both interior and exterior (e.g. performing vandalism checks cleaning floors/windows/seats etc. for the purpose of ensuring safety appearance and sanitation of vehicle.
- Learn the process of monitoring students parents and/or teachers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers.
- Learn how to perform first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers.
- Learn how to perform pretrip inspections (e.g. fluid levels tire pressure lights exterior conditions etc. for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
- Performs non violent crisis intervention techniques and restraints for the purpose of deescalating crisis situations to provide the best care welfare safety and security for all.
- Acquire skills to prepare documentation (e.g. daily mileage and condition reports incident/accident reports inspections disciplinary and positive behavior reports mileage etc. for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
COMPETENCIES:
- Perform basic math including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratios.
- Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others.
- Understand multistep written and oral instructions.
- Specific knowledgebased competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; and office equipment/software.
- Problem Solving Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
- Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student staff and public needs.
- Interpersonal Skills Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
- Oral Communication Responds well to questions.
- Written Communication Edits work for spelling and grammar.
- Diversity Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ethics Treats people with respect.
- Organizational Support Follows policies and procedures.
- Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
- Safety and Security Uses equipment and materials properly.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions correspondence and memos.
- Ability to write correspondence.
- Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
- To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word Excel Publisher PowerPoint and other appropriate technology software).
- The ability to type 50 wpm.
- Knowledge of appropriate business machines and telephones.
- Monitor special system(s) not limited to including security and fire alarm systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition some carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
- The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting walking and standing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Tenmonth employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
- FLSA: NonExempt
- Full Time Employee Benefits: employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
EVALUATION:
- Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy on evaluation of support personnel.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
