Job Title:Transportation/Bus Driver in TrainingLocation:TransportationJob Group:NonUnion Support Staff SubstitutePay Level:Nonexempt Step 1 Bus Driver ScheduleReports To:Transportation SupervisorSummary: Responsible for actively participating in bus driver instruction for the purpose of obtaining required licensure and endorsements within an established time period. May serve as a temporary van driver and/or bus monitor while in training. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assignedParticipates in new driver training in the following areas: orientation to the department department protocols and procedures defensive driving use of lifts student safety and other areas of school bus in Bus Driver license/certificate workshops such as Commercial Drivers License (CDL) preparation School Bus Endorsements First Aid CPR and other training as in testdrives with a bus driver trainer in preparation for a recommendation for continued employment and/or evaluation. Obtains a CDL license with required endorsements by the end of the established training time period. Responsible for keeping current on state and local traffic laws as well as the safe operation of buses and school vans within job responsibilities. Attends approved educational training programs and responsible for maintaining proper licenses and other duties and services as assigned by the Transportation Responsibilities: Actively participates in training in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and Experience: High School Graduate or GED. Experienced driver. Must be age 18 or older per DOT/VTDMV Licenses Registrations: Valid Vermont Drivers License without points. Certification in CPR and First Aid preferred. Must pass written and skills tests as well as physical requirements as required by the Department of Motor Skills: Ability to read and analyze and interpret general transportation periodicals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff and the general Skills: Ability to apply general math Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive and variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff and the community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and policies. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to workplace diversity sustainability and delivering exceptional customer 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 as defined by the District may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit reach lift bend talk and hear. The employee is often required to reach with hands and arms; grasp and feel with fingers. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects and assist in moving persons. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. This position will require the employee to Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular part of the day. There are various climates encountered as the position may require the person to perform their job inside or outside regardless of weather conditions.