Trainer/Lead Bus Driver
Trainer/Lead Bus Driver
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Job Description
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Serve as a mentor to drivers and aides. Provide job training to new employees refresher
training for current employees and safety training to DISD students. Ride along to provide
feedback to drivers and monitors. Work with Trainees to acquire their CDLs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B or above) with passenger (p) and school
bus (s) endorsements
Texas Department of Public Safety (Tx DPS) School Bus Driver Certification
Acceptable driving record as defined by Tx DPS
Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Trainer certification (or ability to obtain)
including successful completion of the TEEX Train the Trainer course
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screens
Ability to pass annual Tx DPS school bus drivers physical examinations
Ability to maintain confidentiality with respect to student and personal information
Ability to follow District and Transportation Department policies and procedures
Ability to assist with various office duties as necessary
Ability to instruct and prepare Trainees for their CDL test
Experience
Five (5) years prior experience as a school bus driver.
No more than one (1) preventable collision or other incident involving bodily injury
within the previous three (3) year period while performing job duties for Dayton ISD
or other employer.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Mentoring
1. Guide new employees to help them become familiar with their job and with
Dayton ISD.
2. Conduct monthly workgroup meetings (15 30 minutes) and hold open dialogue
withdrivers and monitors.
3. Be available to discuss issues with drivers and monitors and provide guidance
and advice on work-related matters.
Training
1. Train prospective drivers (Trainees) to obtain their Class B CDL with passenger
andschool bus endorsements.
2. Conduct road tests with prospective drivers who are licensed.
3. Train regular and special needs monitors.
4. Provide re-training to drivers and monitors.
5. Make recommendations for the improvement of the transportation training
program.
6. Summer training is required.
Bus Rider Safety
1. Provide bus rider safety training (including evacuation drills) to DISD students at
thecampuses as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
Route Selection and Other Assignments
1. Routes will be assigned by the Director of Transportation.
2. Route assignment will be based on length of route in order to maximize
trainingtime.
3. Trainers may not sign up for mid-day routes and field trips with consideration
givento increased availability to Trainers.
4. Trainers may be used as a substitute driver for a mid-day or on a field trip
based onneed.
Professional Conduct and Communication
1. Be an example of professionalism in all matters and at all times.
2. Provide support and encouragement to our Trainees and all Transportation
employees.
3. Maintain good public relations regarding the Transportation Department.
4. Maintain open communication with Director and Assistant Director of
Transportationregarding driver and monitor performance which may require
counseling or personnel action.
5. Provide summary of monthly workgroup meetings to the director of
Transportation so issuescan be addressed at monthly safety meetings.
Vehicle Operation
1. Observe all traffic laws relating to school buses.
2. Exercise extreme caution while loading and unloading students.
3. Exercise safe driving habits when operating all District vehicles.
4. Attendance is an essential job function.
5. Other duties as assigned.
Employment Type
Full-Time
