Transportation CDL Driver Trainer

Waxahachie, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description: Transportation Driver Trainer

Job Title:	Driver Trainer	Duty Days:	226
Reports to:	Director of Transportation	Pay Grade:	Bus Driver (.50)
Dept/School:	Transportation	Pay Schedule:	Auxiliary
Wage/Hour:	Non-Exempt	Date Revised:	9/2020

Primary Purpose

Implement and oversee the student safety program for Waxahachie ISD Transportation

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Valid Texas commercial drivers license (Class B) with passenger and school bus endorsements
TAPT Official Certification (preferred)
TEEX Train the trainer school bus driver instructor certified or within 90 days of hire

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective telephone and communication skills
Ability to receive and give verbal instructions effectively
Ability to pass alcohol drug test and DOT physical
Proficient map reading skills
Knowledge in the use of Excel Word and internet
Knowledge of student discipline procedure
Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others

Experience

Experience as certified school bus driver a plus
If no experience must be able to obtain a CDL

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Functions

Coordinate and schedules assignments of bus drivers bus routes vehicles and substitutes for am midday and pm shifts
Dispatch drivers and vehicles and communicate with them using a telephone and two-way radio
Notify drivers parents and school personnel of any changes in a students bus service; (i.e. an address change change in pick-up and drop-off location change in time or bus change)
Maintain good public relations with students parents and school personnel
Interact with special program administrators and school officials concerning transportation of special education students
Process student behavioral/safety referrals the day referral is generated
Investigate reports of student safety incidents through conference with students parents drivers and campus administrators as necessary
Assess reported student safety incidents and take necessary corrective action to include appropriate student discipline for driver/monitor counseling refer to all to supervisor of drivers/monitors
Coordinate school bus driver/monitor safety/evacuation training
Support the District and Transportation Department through strong work ethic and punctual attendance
All other duties as assigned

Records Maintenance

Maintain mileage records on all bus routes and travel
Maintain log book and record student head count to facilitate writing copying and distribution of change notices to transportation personnel parents and schools
Keep a log book and record all special education two-way radio transmissions
Maintain records on all drivers including extracurricular drivers pertaining to physical driver certification and license check
Maintain logs on communication with pertinent personnel regarding confirmations cancellations and changes

Vehicle Operation

Serve as substitute bus driver

Student Management

Supervisor students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street
Instruct students on safe riding rules and regulations

Safety

Fire extinguisher usage training
CPR certified
Heimlich maneuver training

Professional Conduct

Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
Demonstrates respect courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel

Other

Operate two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office
Work irregular hours as needed
Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares reflective signs and fire extinguisher

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; school bus; two-way radio; safety equipment including but not limited to flares; reflective signs; fire extinguisher.

Posture:Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting bending stooping and pushing/pulling

Motion:Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; prolonged driving; moderate walking climbing stairs grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and reaching

Lifting:Limited light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) on a daily basis

Environment:Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures noise and vehicle fumes; regularly work irregular hours and occasionally work prolonged hours

Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

Job Description: Transportation Driver TrainerJob Title:Driver TrainerDuty Days:226Reports to:Director of TransportationPay Grade:Bus Driver (.50)Dept/School:TransportationPay Schedule:AuxiliaryWage/Hour:Non-ExemptDate Revised:9/2020Primary PurposeImplement and oversee the student safety program f...